Análise do Sistema de Espaços Livres e Áreas Verdes no Bairro Nordeste, em Natal-RN: Diagnóstico e Diretrizes de Requalificação na Escala do Bairro

Abstract

This Capstone Project aimed to evaluate the System of Free Spaces and Green Areas (SELAV) in the Nordeste neighborhood, in Natal/RN, to propose urban requalification guidelines. The methodology integrated cartographic and documentary analysis (review of legal parameters and municipal norms) with field investigation (in loco). The diagnostic demonstrated that the neighborhood possesses a variation of characteristics that insert it into diverse legal situations and parameters. The neighborhood presents a unique morphology that defines land use and occupation, with 87.87% of lots designated for housing, which evidences an occupation centered on residential permanence. The use of its spaces by residents is a crucial factor in the analysis. Among the fragile points that deserve attention are the residences located in Special Areas of Social Interest (AEIS), requiring actions to mitigate the problems that their locations face. Another fundamental point is the maintenance of Free Spaces and Green Areas, given that they are allies in confronting structural, social, and climatic problems. The results demonstrate the fragility of Natal City Hall's system and its annual diagnostics that are not updated. The analysis concluded a discrepancy between what the regulations determine, the local reality, and what is considered by the administration. It is concluded that the improvement of the quality of life in the neighborhood and the more accurate identification of local fragilities and potentialities are possible through this analysis. In addition to the possible systematization and expansion of SELAV, which will possibly be an essential instrument for requalification.