Redesigning the city from its water bodies

the case of Ribeirão das Cruzes in Araraquara-SP

Abstract

This article investigates the landscape function of urban water bodies, aiming to propose guidelines and mechanisms for their requalification and management within consolidated urban areas. It acknowledges that despite their significant potential, many urban water bodies have been transformed, becoming sources of threat, vulnerability, and risk for adjacent populations. The research emphasizes the necessity of an approach that reconciles environmental and cultural considerations with urban management and interventions. This integrated strategy seeks to revitalize these regions and foster a sense of belonging among the population concerning these water bodies. Understanding the attributes of these elements within the landscape and the city is crucial for a sustainable development strategy. The methodology employed encompassed theoretical, documentary, and empirical frameworks. The presented results consist of proposed guidelines and actions for the sustainable urban management of these water bodies’ margins and surrounding areas, ultimately aiming at their requalification and landscape valorization.