Production of Space and Sociospatial Practices in Urban Spaces: Categories and Concepts on the Move

Objective: To analyze the socio-spatial practices carried out by society in public spaces such as squares, gardens, parks and avenues with high urban traffic, seeking to confront the process of privatization of these public spaces that is taking place in the current context of contemporary society. Theoretical Framework: This article correlates the categories and concepts used in the analysis of urban socio-spatial practices mediated by geographic praxis in public spaces in cities. Its objective is to reflect on the concepts and categories of geography that affect socio-spatial practices, with emphasis on the praxis of urban public spaces, contextualized in the theory of the production of space outlined by Lefebvre. Method: It comprises a theoretical reflection on the production of space and spatial practice based on Lefebvre. Data collection was carried out through interviews, questionnaires, and observations of spatial practice. Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that spatial practice is the result of an action, and this action is always accompanied by other practices that appropriate the collective space of common uses, highlighting the implications and relationships identified. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights on how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of uses of public spaces. These implications may cover environmental, socio-spatial issues and domains of nature. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by analyzing the appropriation of public spaces through multiple uses. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by a relevant theoretical discussion to solve urban issues of the daily life of Brazilian cities in contemporary times.