Papel social das praças públicas de Corrente - PI

Abstract

The socio-environmental role of the public squares is realized by the possibility of offering the inhabitants an outdoor space and green, in which it allows the populations to carry out physical activities, use of space as a form of leisure and children's games and has the role of tourist space. In view of this, the present study aimed to characterize the socio-environmental functions of the public squares of Corrente-PI. The same was done in three squares of the municipality of Corrente - PI. For the development of this research were conducted on-site visits for three weeks, on alternate days and at different times throughout the days. In the visits were observed the main uses of each user of the place, as well as questioned them their main interest in the use of space and their sensation as to what these spaces offer. In order to correlate the uses of the squares, environmental and structural items of each one were also collected, in which they were observed: afforestation, public cleaning, presence of structures for sports practices, presence of structure for leisure, lighting, signage and scenic beauty. It can be concluded that the three squares analyzed in this study are mainly used as leisure area, interurban bus stop and a space conducive to waiting for the initiation of mass cults. In view of this, they fulfill their socio-environmental function satisfactorily according to their main uses. However, in order for these spaces to fully comply with their functions, it is important to constantly monitor the conditions of the spaces and clean the premises