CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF SHARED STREETS, CONCRETE INTERVENTIONS AND PUBLIC ART IN SALVADOR, BAHIA

Abstract

The article performs a critical analysis of shared streets, urban interventions with concrete and public art in Salvador, Bahia, exploring how these elements interact in the configuration and development of the city. In Salvador, the concept of shared streets seeks to harmonize the coexistence between pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles, but faces challenges such as the lack of adequate infrastructure and cultural resistance. The extensive use of concrete in urban interventions, although durable and economical, has contributed to the creation of inhospitable urban spaces and the loss of the city's cultural identity. On the other hand, community public art, such as murals and graffiti, has been a form of resistance and reintegration of local identity into urban spaces, although often without proper institutional support. The study refers to the thinking of Milton Santos and other theorists to understand the dynamics of public spaces and the need for urban requalification that respects local cultural and environmental characteristics. A literature review and comparative analysis of studies were used as a methodology. Thus, a reflection and criticism are made regarding these interventions and an alert about the type of street and its context.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2025.018-028