Public schools as potential agents of urban and landscape redevelopment
Open space systems in schools as elements of connection and preservation
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https://doi.org/10.17271/23188472139020256177Keywords:
School Architecture, Open Space System, Quality of Life, Public SchoolAbstract
Objective – This article aims to analyze how open space systems in public schools can function as elements of connection and preservation of the landscape, in addition to acting as agents of urban and landscape redevelopment, especially in peripheral areas.
Methodology – The research adopts a qualitative approach combined with a case study, using direct observation, interviews with the school community, and spatial analysis of open spaces (considered as edges). In addition, the methodological instruments Bonde a Pé and Painel dos Desejos were applied, aiming at a participatory and interdisciplinary analysis that integrates architecture, education, and sustainability.
Originality/Relevance – The study explores the transformative potential of schools in the relationship between urbanity, education, and landscape, filling a theoretical gap by addressing open space systems as an essential part of the educational territory and urban landscape.
Results – The results demonstrate that school open spaces (such as playgrounds and adjacent areas) can strengthen social bonds, promote environmental preservation, and revitalize degraded territories when integrated into community activities. The case study of EEEI Sd. PM Eder Bernardes dos Santos illustrates how participatory actions drive urban regeneration and school-community integration.
Theoretical/methodological contributions – The work expands the concept of educational territory by incorporating open spaces as components of the urban landscape, reinforcing the importance of qualitative and participatory methods in the analysis of schools as dynamic urban elements.
Social and environmental contributions – The role of schools in promoting social inclusion, environmental conservation, and appreciation of the local landscape is highlighted, reinforcing their capacity as agents of transformation in marginalized areas. Partnerships with universities and NGOs have demonstrated the effectiveness of collective actions in raising environmental awareness and territorial redevelopment.
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