PUBLIC SPACE NOWADAYS AND IN THE FUTURE: APPLIED UTOPIANISM

Abstract

Introduction: Nowadays, urban public space, more precisely the streets, sidewalks, parks and squares, many times have their usage and functions underused, conflicted, outstanding a function deviation, fear and difference contrasting with the authentic public space, we free access, both physical and symbolical. With the popularization of the automobile, violence and the low quality – either formal or functional – of the contemporary public space, we have an ongoing problem, that is, public spaces that no longer perform their functions. Objective: Thus, aiming at maximizing its usage and reducing its conflicts, we present reflections about studies developed on the ideal and utopian public space. For that, we raise the following questions: a) what is a good public space? b) what is the aim of a utopian public space? c) what have been idealized and already implanted? Methodology: Our methodological support was based on bibliographical research. Results: Among the results, we highlight that coexistence (sociocultural, environmental and of transport modes) is the main characteristic of utopianism. In addition, a good public space is that one which promotes the desire of permanence among its users. Conclusion: The utopian public space will demand an impacting socio-spatial charge in or cities, considering new modalities alternative energies, recreation of the primary landscape and, above all, excelling for coexistence.