Análise sintática da integração da Comunidade de Rosa Mística com o Riacho das Piabas em Campina Grande, PB

Abstract

Bodies of water play a key role in the dynamism of the urban environment, involving different functions and dimensions, and contributing to the friendly relationship between man and the presence of water within the urban configuration. However, because of the occupation and densification of the riverside areas, many problems of environmental degradation have arisen, which contributes to the loss of the identity of urban rivers. From this perspective, the general objective of this research is to evaluate the spatial and visual integration of the Rosa Mística Community with the Piabas Creek in the city of Campina Grande, using the approach of Space Syntax Theory. The methodological process took place in three stages. Firstly, primary and secondary data were collected and selected. Georeferenced maps were then drawn up using techniques available in specific software, such as Qgis and Google Earth Pro.The first stage was a configurational analysis, carrying out Angular Segment Analysis and interpolation of Spatial Integration values; and Visual Graph Analysis. The second stage consisted of behavioral analysis, drawing up a questionnaire that was applied in the Rosa Mística Community and tabulating the data. The third and final stage involved combining the previous results to assess the community's spatial integration with the Piabas Creek. The results made it possible to identify that the Rosa Mística Community has low levels of global and local integration, and low levels of local and global choice, in relation to the stretch of the creek inserted into the community. There were high levels of visibility in some areas close to the body of water, favoring its connectivity and visual integration with those who travel through the area. However, in other areas, environmental degradation and the presence of irregular occupations on the banks of the body of water end up hindering physical and visual accessibility to the creek. In addition, the majority of residents reported that they no longer appreciate the place where they live. It can therefore be concluded that the low physical and visual integration of the Rosa Mística Community with the Piabas Creek harms its residents' relationship with the body of water.