Orla Babitonga: requalificação urbana do espaço residual portuário em São Francisco do Sul/SC

Abstract

The city of São Francisco do Sul, located in Santa Catarina has a strong tourist and historical appeal, with its development marked by port activities, beyond having a historic center that was protected by IPHAN in 1987. However, the historic center features underutilized buildings with little tourist appeal compared to its potential. This work is focus to analyze the deficiencies and potentialities of the city, especially in the historic center and Babitonga street, along its waterfront, in order to develop an urban revitalization plan. To gather information about the subject, case studies of port areas and waterfronts that have achieved improved urban quality in underutilized and degraded spaces were analyzed. Through the analysis of census data, historical records, and the Master Plan, in addition to urban references and studies on the municipality’s identity, project guidelines and a program of needs were developed for the area in question. The objective is to boost tourism and the local economy, as well as develop the municipality’s identity and promote high-quality urban spaces.