Os espaços públicos centrais como unidades de preservação do patrimônio. Estudo de caso de Barra Mansa, no Rio de Janeiro

This study aims to analyse the transformations in the public spaces located in the core of Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro. It highlights the discussion of preservation policies already used in Brazil, in order to (i) built a theoric basis over the preservation of public spaces and ensembles and (ii) study of the target ensemble history, the features related to the use and occupation of the surrounding and its relation with the city. As a result this investigation aspires to build parameters that may contribute to the preservation and rehabilitation of the areas under study and highlight the heritage value of city’s public spaces. Keywords: public spaces, Barra Mansa, heritage management.