Jardim Ângela passages: an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to restore mobility connections

Abstract

The following article presents the urban study of the Jardim Ângela Passages, which has been conducted since 2015 by the Instituto da Cidade em Movimento (IVM or City on the Move Institute) on the southern suburb of the city of São Paulo. The research focuses on the study of shortcuts and small urban connections to enhance pedestrian mobility. Using concrete actions in the region and collecting data of residents and local organizations, the IVM has studied the multiple role of these places that people use for transit, to spend time and for social-cultural exchanges. The Institute then echoed the problems described in the new edition of V!RUS magazine, highlighting opportunities for mobility through the use of existing passages and always following the critical eye of the residents. This article will present how this participatory process took place and what alternatives can be proposed to improve the conditions of access to the region.