The Department of Archtecture of the University of Pernambuco linked the rXa project to a specific course for second year students. The subject of research was the 'Via Mangue' project: a freeway along the mangrove area that will connect the southern Boa Viagem district to the inner city of Recife. Because this is a project in which water, heritage and infrastructure ultimately come together, it is an interesting case to discuss with professionals from Recife and Amsterdam. The huge infrastructural operation has been on the drawing board for over a decade, but is only now being constructed. It is questionable though, if the plan is still up to date. The students took a critical look at the existing plan, formulated its weaknesses and suggested interventions to combine the Via Mangue with better public space, better connections between the mangrove and the coastal area and different ways of transporation. They also figured out ways to raise awareness on the importance and natural richness of the mangrove.
During the series of video conferences that ARCAM organized with representatives from Amsterdam and Recife the 'Via Mangue Student Project' was a returning issue on the agenda. Every conference the students showed their work in progress, got feedback from the group and discussed possible linkages to Amsterdam projects.
For more information on the official Via Mangue project, check:
Flora van Gaalen
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