Fachadas ativas: uma alternativa para a melhora da relação entre arquitetura e cidade

Abstract

The work in question is a reflection on the politics of the "active faces", already present in some reformulations of master plans and exposed in the debates on the management of urban land use. The objective of this article is to contribute to the discussion related to the theme of the active faces, demonstrating the importance of promoting these incentive political and thinking about the architecture beyond the limits of the lot. Based on a documentary, iconographic and legislative research, it is intended to explain the guideline of the active face present in the master plans of three Brazilian cities - São Paulo, Belo Horizonte and Curitiba - and to discuss their possible contribution to the improvement of the urban environment . Finally, to emphasize the importance of thinking about city planning for people, promoting, even if punctually and gradually, through this strategy, a more articulated and cohesive urban fabric.