Águas Claras Re-contada : mulheres negras narram paisagens em Salvador-Ba

Abstract

This dissertation addresses the historical, socio-spatial and environmental movements of the Águas Claras neighborhood, in Salvador, from the perspective of the narratives and experiences of black women. Inspired by the methodology of "living writing", the work weaves personal and collective stories with artistic experiments, to recount the contributions, confrontations and invisible memories of marginalized populations. The research seeks to understand how historical processes, such as the installation of health and education institutions, urban transformations such as Pinicão and community movements, constituted the territory of Águas Claras, its landscapes and the living conditions of its residents. Elements such as the memory of "Praia dos Pretos", the mobilization of women laundresses and the struggle to remain in the territory demonstrate how the occupation of urban space reflects conflicts and confrontations in the face of the dynamics of exclusion and environmental racism. By using instruments such as collages, posters, maps and photos, the study promotes a reinterpretation of this urban space, highlighting the relevance of collective practices for the reconstitution of stories, memories and landscapes. Finally, the work presents the need to create and seek new epistemologies that integrate marginalized narratives into the field of urban and landscape planning, in order to expand academic debate and encourage local belonging.