The urban planning of the last century has led to rapid and decisive transformations in the city of São Paulo: the state of abandonment of the historic city centre, the fragmentation of public life and the lack of identity of aggregation spaces, are some of the main problems that today affect the society and the lives of its citizens. By the need for healthier and more livable environments, for more places to meet and live together – which are increasingly threatened within the complex metropolitan structure of São Paulo – comes the idea of the proposed thesis work. The chosen intervention area is located in a strategic position, between the historic centre and the Avenida Paulista. It is characterised by the presence of several points of interest, a large number of cultural collectives and a very diversified social profile. The potential of the ‘Territorio da Consolação’, however, appears latent and unexpressed, because it is not supported by a proper use of the city’s space, lacking in open spaces, green areas and places to stay that stimulate sociability and sharing. The intense vehicular traffic, the amount of urban voids and illegal parkings, the poor appropriation of public space on the street and a general feeling of insecurity make it clear that a redevelopment project is needed to reverse these phenomena. Public spaces need to be rethought, interconnected and systematised. Therefore, it is proposed the regeneration of the Territorio da Consolação – as a new landmark in the metropolis of São Paulo – starting with the creation of an integrated network of public spaces, green areas and pedestrian and bicycle corridors, with the aim of returning the space of the city to its inhabitants.
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