Estudo sobre a Praça do Viva Renascença perante o exercício do direito à cidade em São Luís – MA

Abstract

This monographic work aims to analyze how the Viva Renascença Square can favor exercising of the right to the city for those distanced from it as a public space. To accomplish this purpose, first of all, we intend to understand what the right to the city is. Then, we intend to investigate the urban problems, obstacles to the full exercise of the city's functions, in disagreement with the legal system. Finally, we intend to analyze the context of the Viva Renascença Square and its importance for the community and the exercise of the right to the city. About the methodology applied in this research, the dialectic method is used as a method of approach. The research is classified, regarding its type, as a case study, being also exploratory. It is also considered research, due to the sources used, bibliographical and documental. Furthermore, semi-structured interviews are used. As a result, it is concluded that the Viva Renascença Square is a public good that justifies the duty of care of the Public Power about its conservation in favor of collective use, according to its purpose for meetings and leisure. To this end, we have as possibilities the installation of a park for children, structures for physical exercise, and the promotion of cultural events. It was also found that the community can, based on the legislation of São Luís, create a Management Committee in favor conserving and enjoying of the space in question.