Antemuros: análise de processos de expansão urbana fragmentada em Campina Grande - PB.

Abstract

This study investigates fragmented patterns in the urban expansion of Campina Grande PB focusing specifically on gated communities (GC). The analysis procedures were developed in three stages: i) historical tracing of the emergence and implementation of GC models and the relationship of their walled off segregation with urban violence; ii) urban insertion analysis of the objects in the study area through mapping and georreferencing, and an examination of the legislation that allows the building practice of gated communities by space producing agents, and iii) investigation of satisfaction of residents and preresidents of gated communities through a questionnaire and interviews. It was concluded that the provision of GCs in Campina Grande is located in a ruralurban transition space, in a state of sprawl and fragmentation, allowing occurrences of sociospatial segregation in the vicinity of the city limits. However, the opinion of residents and preresidents proves to be positive towards their investment, and the new municipal legislation that extends the municipal boundaries, supports the expenditure with high standard fortified enclaves, such as gated communities.