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A estrada e a paisagem: a relação entre a estrada e a paisagem como contributo para a valorização do património paisagístico, histórico e cultural
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O conceito de estrada paisagística, chegou da América do Norte há mais de um século e a sua aplicação e desenvolvimento está atualmente a ser levado a cabo na Europa.
Ao contrário dos Estados Unidos, a ideia de estrada paisagística alcançou a Europa evidenciando a história e cultura do lugar, pois sendo este um território mais pequeno e
intensamente ocupado durante mais tempo, é, na maioria, um espaço carregado de elementos e manifestações da presença humana. A estrada paisagística pode alcançar
cidades, povos, elementos de património construído e espaços naturais situados no mesmo trajeto. A relação entre estrada e paisagem tem contribuído para a união e
valorização do território, não só porque a estrada ajuda na perceção de um determinado espaço geográfico, mas também pela forma como os trajetos viários condicionam essa
visão/perceção. Neste sentido, à estrada paisagística corresponde uma missão: sensibilização paisagística, que através de meios desenvolvidos em paralelo com esta
iniciativa pode resultar numa cultura de educação e respeito pela paisagem e consequentemente pelo local frequentado. Surge, neste contexto, a ideia de organização
de uma oferta recreativa de mobilidade de baixa velocidade, isto é, definir e estabelecer uma rede de estradas paisagísticas com o objetivo próprio de entendimento e consequente desfrute do espaço pela sociedade atual, que corresponda a uma metodologia precisa e atualizada.
Seguindo de perto a abordagem metodológica usada na vizinha Andaluzia para obtenção de um catálogo de estradas paisagísticas, o objetivo da proposta de catálogo de
estradas paisagísticas do Algarve apresentada neste estudo, não é formar uma rede nova de estradas, mas sim valorizar a rede de circulação já existente na região, enriquecendo a
com o reconhecimento paisagístico presente, dando uma nova função a traçados viários existentes que preencham os parâmetros predefinidos, de forma a incentivar uma
atualização das condições de segurança ao acesso de valores paisagísticos e culturais importantes no reconhecimento do território.
O primeiro catálogo de cinco estradas paisagísticas do Algarve aqui apresentado (nos limites Este e Oeste do Algarve, as estradas EM507- Rio Guadiana e EN268 – Costa
Vicentina, respetivamente; a Norte, na Serra algarvia, a estrada EN267 – Serra de Monchique, e a Sul, na área do Barrocal, a EN124; englobando as três unidades
geomorfológicas do Algarve e atravessando o território algarvio transversalmente, a estrada património EN2), tem como propósito incentivar o reconhecimento da paisagem
algarvia por quem utiliza estas estradas. Em conjunto com outras iniciativas, a presente proposta pode ser considerada como um instrumento na intervenção destas
infraestruturas, fazendo da estrada uma ferramenta para o conhecimento do próprio território. Os troços viários selecionados estão distribuídos pelas diferentes zonas do
território algarvio, expondo a diversidade paisagística presente ao longo da região através de fichas de reconhecimento, onde se enumeram os aspetos técnicos e de desenho, a
caracterização paisagística geral e um parâmetro de diagnóstico descritivo dos valores, conflitos, ameaças e sugestões que visam a valorizar o espaço.
A concept of scenic roads originated in North America over a century ago, and its application and development are currently taking place in Europe. In contrast to the United States, the idea of scenic roads has found its way to Europe, highlighting the history and culture of the region. Given that Europe is a smaller and more densely populated territory with a longer history of human occupation, it is mostly characterized by elements and manifestations of human presence. Scenic roads can encompass cities, towns, built heritage, and natural spaces situated along the same route. The relationship between roads and landscapes has contributed to the unity and enhancement of the territory, not only because roads aid in the perception of a particular geographic space but also in the way roadways influence that vision/perception. In this sense, scenic roads have a mission: landscape awareness. Through means developed in parallel with this initiative, it can result in a culture of education and respect for the landscape and, consequently, for the places visited. In this context, the idea of organizing a recreational offering of low-speed mobility emerges – that is, defining and establishing a network of scenic roads with the specific goal of understanding and subsequently enjoying the space by contemporary society. This corresponds to a precise and updated methodology. Following closely the methodological approach used in the neighboring Andalusia to create a catalog of scenic roads, the objective of the proposed catalog of scenic roads for the Algarve presented in this study is not to form a new network of roads but to enhance the existing circulation network in the region. This enhancement involves recognizing the existing scenic qualities and giving a new purpose to existing road layouts that meet predefined parameters. The aim is to encourage an improvement in safety conditions for accessing important landscape and cultural values in the recognition of the territory. The first catalog of five scenic roads presented here (at the eastern and western boundaries, the roads EM507 - Rio Guadiana and EN268 - Costa Vicentina, respectively, define the limits; to the north, in the Algarve mountains, the road EN267 - Serra de Monchique, and to the south, in the Barrocal area, the EN124; encompassing the three geomorphological units of the Algarve and traversing the region transversely, the heritage road EN2), aims to encourage the recognition of the Algarve landscape by those who use it. Together with other initiatives, this catalog can be considered an instrument in the intervention of these infrastructures, turning the road into a tool for understanding the territory itself. The selected road sections are distributed across different zones of the Algarve region, showcasing the diversity of landscapes present throughout the area through recognition sheets. These sheets enumerate technical and design aspects, provide a general landscape characterization, and offer a descriptive diagnostic parameter of values, conflicts, threats, and suggestions aimed at enhancing the space.
A concept of scenic roads originated in North America over a century ago, and its application and development are currently taking place in Europe. In contrast to the United States, the idea of scenic roads has found its way to Europe, highlighting the history and culture of the region. Given that Europe is a smaller and more densely populated territory with a longer history of human occupation, it is mostly characterized by elements and manifestations of human presence. Scenic roads can encompass cities, towns, built heritage, and natural spaces situated along the same route. The relationship between roads and landscapes has contributed to the unity and enhancement of the territory, not only because roads aid in the perception of a particular geographic space but also in the way roadways influence that vision/perception. In this sense, scenic roads have a mission: landscape awareness. Through means developed in parallel with this initiative, it can result in a culture of education and respect for the landscape and, consequently, for the places visited. In this context, the idea of organizing a recreational offering of low-speed mobility emerges – that is, defining and establishing a network of scenic roads with the specific goal of understanding and subsequently enjoying the space by contemporary society. This corresponds to a precise and updated methodology. Following closely the methodological approach used in the neighboring Andalusia to create a catalog of scenic roads, the objective of the proposed catalog of scenic roads for the Algarve presented in this study is not to form a new network of roads but to enhance the existing circulation network in the region. This enhancement involves recognizing the existing scenic qualities and giving a new purpose to existing road layouts that meet predefined parameters. The aim is to encourage an improvement in safety conditions for accessing important landscape and cultural values in the recognition of the territory. The first catalog of five scenic roads presented here (at the eastern and western boundaries, the roads EM507 - Rio Guadiana and EN268 - Costa Vicentina, respectively, define the limits; to the north, in the Algarve mountains, the road EN267 - Serra de Monchique, and to the south, in the Barrocal area, the EN124; encompassing the three geomorphological units of the Algarve and traversing the region transversely, the heritage road EN2), aims to encourage the recognition of the Algarve landscape by those who use it. Together with other initiatives, this catalog can be considered an instrument in the intervention of these infrastructures, turning the road into a tool for understanding the territory itself. The selected road sections are distributed across different zones of the Algarve region, showcasing the diversity of landscapes present throughout the area through recognition sheets. These sheets enumerate technical and design aspects, provide a general landscape characterization, and offer a descriptive diagnostic parameter of values, conflicts, threats, and suggestions aimed at enhancing the space.
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paisagem algarvia identidade da paisagem estradas paisagísticas património histórico património cultural estrada património