ANALYSIS OF URBAN EXPANSION AND PROSPECTS FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC AREAS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF FRANCISCO BELTRÃO-PR
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https://doi.org/10.21527/2237-6453.2020.52.178-193Keywords:
Public squares. Green areas. Planning.Abstract
The sharp growth of Brazilian cities registered in recent years incurs constant changes in habits, customs, cultures and social values, requiring attention to the needs of inhabitants in urban public spaces. This development causes change to the environment, compromising the urban landscape because public leisure areas provide quality of life to users when planned by public managers in the distribution of the urban network, green areas have an important role in the relationship of microclimate improvement, of action against pollution, acoustic barrier and light comfort for those who enjoy the space. The article implements an analysis of the appropriation of the squares in the city of Francisco Beltrão / PR, identifying its green areas. These analyzes were made in order to locate with such knowledge of the municipal regulations seeking to point out the possibilities of a better use for a more active way of life exploring the afforestation. The theoretical framework was designed as research tools, initially, and later, the case studies of the squares distributed in the city's neighborhoods, listed by the City Hall for which we were able to validate, analyze and understand. At the end of the analysis, we list its green areas to be used for the requalification in new programs that will enhance it-there.
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