The cooperation between FAUUSP and the Aricanduva's City Hall for the design of open spaces

Abstract

A public square project was requested by the Aricanduva’s city hall division, presenting an educational opportunity to develop such project as two connected disciplines – being the first one a undergraduated course and the second, a graduated course. The area has been neglected by the public service for years and it was squattered by two Soccer Clubs and a favela (shanty town). In the present time, the City Hall asked for the project aiming to add value to the Aricanduva Avenue’s entrance – meeting the demands of local merchants. The project has faced many difficulties hindering the goal of fulfilling these expectations, but at doing so, it became a more useful and interesting experience.