Brasilia neighborhood unity: a re-reading of its meaning, limits and possibilities

Abstract

The objective of this article is to analyze the limits and possibilities of the pilot neighborhood unity, anchored in the existing literature on the history and experience of the neighborhood unity in Lúcio Costa's urban project. Among the significant concepts in the debate about Brasília's residential superblocks are “isolation” and “exclusion” in relation to preserving intimacy and tranquility of living. Limitations and possibilities are part of the experience of a neighborhood unity in Brasília in the opinion of people who live in the superblock. Limiters include vacant spaces on holiday days and weekends, violence, lack of parking, great noise, great mobility of cars and pedestrians due to events on the main axis. On the other hand, public schools, subway station, proximity to public and private health units, commerce, transportation and job opportunities stand out as favorable aspects. The article allowed us to understand more clearly the concept of neighborhood unity and its relationship with the city of Brasília, as well as serving as an incentive to continue researching the topic.