Análise de vazios urbanos no centro da cidade de Ituiutaba/MG

Abstract

The process of urbanization is intensifying due to the constant migrations of the rural inhabitants towards the cities, from the search for new opportunities, causing the production of urban spaces to develop. From the urbanization some phenomena begin to be outlined socially, in view of the need to expand the urban network, which seeks to house the growing population. Among the problems associated with urbanization is the socio-spatial segregation, resulting from inequalities in the ability to choose the locations to live in the cities, with the poorest households and no other viable alternative searching for the lowest cost locations located in more extreme areas of the city. urban fabric, usually without the presence of the State, with a poor infrastructure and in direct confrontation with the environment. Not only is segregation characterized in this scenario of problems. Urban voids are a very relevant aspect that can be observed in cities, since at the same time that families are practically taken to peripheral locations and without infrastructure, there are empty spaces in central areas with better infrastructure and access to urban facilities. In this sense, the present research was developed based on the theme of the urban voids, and for this purpose the Center District of the city of Ituiutaba-MG was delimited as study area. From then on, and with the development of bibliographical research, it was possible to have a better understanding about the subject, in order to base the second stage of the research, which consisted of fieldwork that enabled the identification, photographic registration and cataloging of these areas empty in the studied neighborhood. Thus, articulating theoretical and empirical aspects, it was possible the development of this work, punctuating the debate about the causes and consequences of the existence of urban voids, highlighting the legal devices that can prevent the spread of these spaces, highlighting the results obtained as the number of in the Centro Neighborhood.