Rianxo
changing the village through protagonist participation
reCONIZING Rianxo
The new generations, the inhabitants of tomorrow, are completely unfamiliar with their town or city. They live in a “little box,” move around in another smaller “little box,” and arrive at a bigger “box” (whether it is called a school, shopping center, sports facility, … or playground). This is their relationship with their surroundings.
— Sandra González Álvarez
Work began with PERCEPTION—how future inhabitants perceive their town or city. To explore this, the children participating in the project were asked to use simple drawings to show which elements are fundamental or of special interest to them. In this way, we can understand their view of their town or city and work toward a collective vision shared by all participants.
Good urban acupuncture would be that which ensures that everyone knows their city. How many people, in reality, truly know their own city? It is difficult for anyone to respect what they do not know. But how can you respect your city if you do not understand it? Draw your city. […] But how can you improve your city if you do not even know it well? What do you do for it if you are not even capable of drawing it? That is the crux of the matter.
— Jaime Lerner
