Built and Natural Heritage in a Relationship of Harmony

The diversity of architectural styles and the typological richness of the buildings on Avenida Floriano Peixoto, which have marked different periods in the urban evolution of the city of Penedo, show their importance in the historical context of the place, forming part of the Historic Center's listed universe. The unique value, both historical and artistic, of its buildings and of the street itself, demonstrates the importance of recovering this landscape, which is currently so de-characterized by the disorderly occupation of urban equipment and commercial and service activity. At the beginning of the 20th century, the avenue was characterized as a tree-lined square and its historical monuments were preserved. Today we see a complete lack of trees, uncharacteristic fa ades and a great deal of visual pollution as a result of the number of parked vehicles and overhead electrical wiring. It is important to carry out an intervention that seeks a new image for the avenue, requalifying the site through the implementation of afforestation, communal areas and a new road organization, with the aim of improving the environmental comfort of the place, with afforestation as a key element in this process.