Espaços públicos da vila Nossa Senhora da Luz: masterplan e proposta de intervenção

Abstract

The research aims to understand the occupation and layout from thirteen public squares in Vila Nossa Senhora da Luz, the first public housing settlement developed in Curitiba, creating an intervention masterplan for the area. The theoretical basis for this research are studies about the development of public spaces and its importance in the urban life and what makes a good public space accordingly to Jane Jacobs, Jan Gehl and Kevin Lynch. The historical process for public housing development in Brazil and Curitiba is also discussed, together with project decisions that made the Vila Nossa Senhora da Luz settlement possible. There is also a study case analysis for defining guidelines for the masterplan.