Caminhos de fortalecimento da sustentabilidade em comunidades urbanas

Abstract

This paper aims to apply a methodology that can contribute to the strengthening of sustainability in urban communities. For that it was developed the analyzes of some papers of the three movements that are known as: Ecobairro/Brazil Programm, Gaia EDE - Ecovillage Design Education and Transition Towns Movement, and we found great similarities. We also had similar experiences during social residency and when developing an exploratory research, also known as research in action action at an specific context - a Street located at “Calabar Community” - Salvador - Bahia .During a period of six months it was realised workshops, lectures and semi-structured interviews with the residents of the community . It was found that despite the challenges in conducting such activities, some practices had been incorporated such as the recycling of PET bottles , which contribution was to reduce the volume of waste and as consequence the street was cleaner. Another result of this research was the development of an Ecobairro hornbook entitled: Sustainability and Peace Culture in Urban Axis a tool easy to use and self explanatory . The hope is that it can contribute with ideas to create sustainable habits both in their personal and or collective lives.