Project on(of) the street

Pedagogy and reflections on tactical action

Abstract

Tactical Urbanism is an approach that uses short-term, low-cost, and scalable interventions, allowing the immediate redesign of public spaces with a focus on future transformations. In Rio de Janeiro, the government has been incorporating it to enhance public spaces, often without integration with other stakeholders, while initiatives from civil society face challenges for implementation. This study explores the Street Design, a pedagogical experience from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, grounded in what Schön (2000) defines as "Reflection-in-Action." Two tactical actions - Praia da Bandeira and Baixo Chile - were conducted, revealing methodological, design, and management aspects that either align or differentiate them: the diverse urban fabrics where the actions took place; the involved actors and their interaction with the team; and the funding levels obtained for their realization.