A produção do espaço periurbano: um estudo sobre Chapecó (SC)

Abstract

The peri-urban space, as a transitional zone between the consolidated urban environment and the rural, is characterized by a diversity of land uses, encompassing typical rural activities such as agriculture and conservation areas, as well as urban activities such as real estate developments. Precisely delineating this area, distinct from both urban and rural, and elaborating a typology for its characterization, presents a relevant challenge. This research proposes a methodology for the delineation and characterization of the peri-urban space in the city of Chapecó, Santa Catarina State, (Brazil). Drawing on the conception of the peri-urban as a continuum in transition, analyses of municipal zoning, master plans, and the geohistorical context of urban formation and expansion are integrated. Additionally, a typology is developed based on the concepts of economic and social division of space. Three levels of urbanization, represented by concentric rings, were classified based on the identification of urbanized fragments by IBGE. It is observed that the peri-urban space of Chapecó extends predominantly in all directions, aligning with the typologies defined for its characterization.