Retalhos de uma trama urbana periférica: a morfologia das áreas verdes em HIS de Uberaba - MG

Abstract

Urban growth and peripheral expansion of cities have posed significant challenges to sustainability and quality of life, particularly in social housing developments (HIS). In Uberaba, Brazil, the implementation of these developments after the 2006 Master Plan reveals weaknesses in the provision and organization of green areas, which are essential for well-being and urban structuring. This study analyzed the morphology of green areas in HIS across five key aspects: configuration, degree of structuring, distribution, connectivity, and integration, using space syntax to evaluate their relationship with the urban fabric. The research combined literature review, documentary and cartographic analysis, employing AutoCAD and QGIS to map and categorize green spaces according to different morphological patterns. Results indicate that most green areas meet only the minimum legal requirements, often implemented in a residual, fragmented manner on peripheral or lower-value land, compromising connectivity, integration, and social appropriation. A lack of clear hierarchy further limits accessibility and functionality of the urban open space system. These findings highlight the need to revise public policies and municipal legislation, focusing on quality, typological diversity, hierarchy, and integration of green areas, contributing to more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban planning.