Fragmento negligenciado da paisagem urbana revisitado em uma abordagem reversa às janelas quebradas

Abstract

If by inserting abandoned and broken equipment can stimulate disorder and disrespect according to the Broken Windows Theory, can its reverse be applied by inserting elements that qualifies a space and stimulate the humanization and healthy occupation of a given abandoned and neglected urban open space? This article is part of a study that aims to analyze people’s reaction while facing a fragmented urban environment while it goes through a series of interventions that uses the participatory methodology in promoting some art and graffiti workshops associated within recreational activities organized in accordance with the local community and actors at an area located under the Third Bridge, at Praia da Costa, Vila Velha, E.S. The results presented emphasizes throughout the infrastructure, uses and quality analyses promoted by the workshops, a unique transformation of the local landscape in respect to its new values.