SOUZA, Francisco das Chagas Rolim de.
Resumo:
This paper aims to analyze what are the main factors responsible for the process
of urban expansion in the Cristo Rei neighborhood, located in the city of Cajazeiras-PB, in the
Paraíba hinterland. The research was developed through the quantitative method, with support
from a diversified theoretical framework, based on readings from several
renowned authors in the area of human geography. And to complement the research was applied
residents, as well as records of some
photographic images in some areas of the neighborhood, making some
transformations “in loco”. Through the analysis of the results were tabulated the main
factors responsible for its expansion process, as well as its growth
demographic. Some identified factors show that in the last two decades
There has been a considerable growth of its population, in some cases being built
residences in hazardous areas. Most residents' family income is up to one pay
minimum, and the value of the property had a relative influence on the growth of the neighborhood.
has seen neighborhood growth quite accelerated in recent years, but it is occurring
poorly planned, especially in the last two decades. Thus contributing to the
disordered growth of the area.