Planejamento urbano e crescimento do município de Cajazeiras- PB. de 1980 até 2015.

Abstract

The urban Planning is presented as a broad element, which is a method that can be continuously applied with the aim to resolve issues that affects specific areas of society and it can provide solution to future issues. The objectives of this research are to analyse the urban plannning and population growth of Cajazeiras - PB city from 1980 until present day, verify the town’s infrastructure, identify the urban population growth and characterize its development and how it has reflected in the area and quality of life of its inhabitants. The methods utilised were field research, documentation and observation. The research took place at Cajazeiras –PB urban planning department, during the months of July to November 2015 and after the collation process, the data collected was contrasted with the relevant literature that relates to the subject in question. The results demonstrated that from 1980 until nowadays there was a considerable population growth and the urban planning has provided a better quality of life for its inhabitants, for instance when the urban infrastuture is applied it will be favourable to the development of the city which will be refelcted in the goods and services offered. Therefore, the urban planning is fundamental for the suitable development of the city in order to provide quality of life for its inhabitants.