Produção do espaço urbano em cidades de porte médio: um estudo da morfologia urbana em Ituiutaba (MG) e Jataí (GO)

Abstract

This dissertation aimed to understand the characteristics of the intra-urban space of the cities of Ituiutaba (Minas Gerais) and Jataí (Goiás), both located in Brazil, through a study of urban morphology, contributing to broader discussions on medium-sized cities and to urban planning. The research was based on data from the 2022 Demographic Census, provided by the IBGE, especially the Cadastro Nacional de Endereços para Fins Estatísticas (CNEFE) database, combined with the use of space syntax and cartographic representations, such as the Kernel density estimator, enabling a more in-depth reading of the spatial organization of these cities, in addition to fieldwork conducted to identify the areas and verify the information. The justification for the study lies in the need to expand the understanding of medium-sized cities, which, in light of the increasing complexity of the urbanization process, present ever more significant challenges for urban management. The theoretical framework was grounded in the analysis of contemporary urbanization under a capitalist logic, highlighting the role of different agents in the production of urban space and in shaping urban morphology. As a result, a morphological study was developed through graphic modeling of both cities, demonstrating the potential of this approach as a tool to support urban management. Furthermore, a comparative study of the two cities was carried out, making it possible to understand the specificities that reflect their distinct historical and economic processes, highlighting the complexity of urban space production in medium-sized cities. Thus, the research reinforces the importance of advancing studies on medium-sized cities, especially through the use of public databases, spatial representations, and methodological approaches that consider urban morphology and contribute to comparative analyses.