Urban Design Solutions for the Environmental Requalification of Informal Neighbourhoods: The George Dimitrov Neighbourhood, Maputo

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023-01

Authors

Hazrat Bilale Salamagy (Author) Other; Fernando Brandão Alves (Author) FEUP; Clara Pimenta do Vale (Author) FAUP

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: Urban Science

Vol. 19

Pages: 1-12

Publisher: MDPI AG

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Authenticus ID: P-00Y-6CS

DOI: 10.3390/urbansci7010012

Abstract (EN): The current dimension of informal settlements in Maputo requires the definition of action models framed by empirical evidence, taking advantage of pre-existing socio-spatial and environmental conditions to define physical interventions through sustainable urban design strategies, with a view to their physical (and socio-economic) upgrading. Thus, this paper highlights the potential of urban design in the environmentally sustainable upgrading of Maputo's informal neighbourhoods. This article aimed to develop sustainable and resilient urban design proposals and identify strategies capable of guiding the future process of physical territorial transformation towards a more sustainable model. Methodologically, a literature review was undertaken for the purpose of understanding the issues related to the theme and the general characteristics of informal neighbourhoods, as well as for exploring a case study: the George Dimitrov Neighbourhood. It was concluded that the current fabric of informal settlements possesses physical characteristics which facilitate the application of sustainable and responsive urban design strategies for the requalification of these deprived areas. Despite the marked difference between the spatial configurations of informal neighbourhoods and those of formal cities, it is possible to increase the level of resilience and sustainability of informal settlements through surgical and deep solutions, anchored on the particularities of the existing fabric.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 24