O espaço em construção: ocupação e usos das áreas no entorno do Açude Grande na cidade de Cajazeiras, PB.

Abstract

This monograph discusses the history of occupations and various uses of the areas around the reservoir Grande, located in Cajazeiras - PB.The model of urban development occurred in the city, apes mainly by population growth and its density in specific areas in the urban fabric of this city has been accompanied by a disordering of the occupation and use of the Great Dam and its surrounding areas, mainly causing impacts to urban environment.Then highlight, in this study, the process of urbanization occurred in the vicinity of this reservoir, analyzing different scenarios and times of occupation and uses the cropped area.After cutting, we analyze the social representations of users and institutions on the main symbols and images that are in the area and the reservoir Grande.Highlight the debate about environmental degradation, sanitation, revitalization and new development of the area around this spring.We also highlight our recent analysis of territorial occupation, considering disciplining the use of this public space, aimed at better use of urban space.