The right to potiguar memory: a study on the abandonment of the historical-cultural heritage, architectural and urban heritage of Natal /RN between 2007-2018

Abstract

Historical heritage, of an architectural nature, has been present in the urban domain of Natal-RN since the beginning of its consolidation as a municipality and it is expected that these will remain characterized and preserved for many generations. For this, mutual cooperation between the public authorities and the community is necessary in order to ensure the maintenance of these assets, preventing their mischaracterization and deterioration. Thus, this scientific article aims to reflect on the right to the memory of Rio Grande do Norte, regarding the conservation of the historical-cultural, architectural and urban heritage of Rio Grande do Norte. In addition, it seeks to present the perceptions of professionals and graduates of UFRN and IFRN, regarding the real situation of these assets and the performance of Organs competent bodies in the preservation work. To this end, it uses bibliographic research, of a qualitative and quantitative nature, seeking theoretical support in studies by Freitas and Guimarães (2017), Rodrigues (2001) and Chartier (1990). Still, questionnaires were used, which were directed to undergraduate students, technical professionals and educators, among others who collaborated in answering the research. Finally, it was possible to verify that among the participants of this study, the majority are connected with the Human Sciences area and do not believe only in the responsibility of the public and constitutional sectors, as maintainers of the zeal for the cultural, urban and architectural heritage of RN, but also to the collective work between them and society, thus ensuring the right to potiguar memory.