SILVA, B. F.; SILVA, Bruna de Figueiredo Brito.
Abstract:
This work presents as object of study the Edivaldo Motta Square, located in the central
area of the city of Patos (PB), and aiming to analyze the morphological transformations
perceived from its origin to the present day. In this sense, it intends to recover the
morphological aspects of the aforementioned square, influenced by different historical,
social, cultural and economic periods that followed throughout the formation and
development of the city. To this end, bibliographical, documental and field research was
carried out, using the selection of historical photographs, technical drawings and
cartography as the main source of data. Therefore, the research was developed through
a bibliographic review, data collection, systematization and analysis of historical
moments. The bibliographic review focused on the aspects of Urban Morphology
defined by José Lamas (2004), in addition to questions related to Urbanity established by
Jane Jacobs (2011) and Jan Gehl (2015), also adding other authors considered as
references for the other topics covered. (the square and public open spaces and urban
reading), such as Renato Saboya (2011), Kevin Lynch (1982), Gordon Cullen (1983), Fabio
Robba & Silvio Macedo (2003). For the analysis, four defined moments were established
from important events in the history of the city and the square and physical
interventions: First Moment 1900 - 1960; Second Moment 1960 - 1990; Third Moment
1990 - 2010; Fourth Moment 2010 - 2023. The drawings presented here are not
technical drawings, but allow the effective analysis and understanding of the analysis of
the transformations of its morphology and its morphological elements. It could be
concluded that, although the square now has a good infrastructure, it is not enough to
provide continuous vitality in its space, given the absence of "eyes to the street" and
public policies that promote frequent activities, as well as the lack of of more children's
playgrounds.
