Entre o Mar e a Terra - Proposta de desenvolvimento urbano para a preservação do património cultural e arquitetónico da vila de Apúlia

Abstract

This dissertation stemmed from my personal interest in issues of conservation of cultural and architectural heritage combined with the desire to promote a movement to change the architectural and urban panorama of the town where I grew up - Apúlia. Carrying out a characterization study, covering the distant past, recent past and contemporary times, was fundamental for the development of an intervention strategy that seeks to promote the preservation of cultural, natural and heritage values while promoting the sustainable development of the region at various levels. One of the main themes covered concerns the relationship between Man and the Sea, the way in which this has changed, and what its consequences are, and the search for solutions so that it is possible to continue to inhabit this region, taking advantage of the natural resources it offers. The primary interest of this exhibition is to raise awareness of the harmful consequences of excessive exploitation of coastal areas, particularly the dune ranges; alert to the urgency of resolving problems linked to coastal erosion; promote greater care for architectural heritage, but also for cultural heritage. Apúlia appears as a case study for a problem that extends to all coastal regions of Portugal.