The Open Spaces Systems in the Brazilian Urban Form Constitution: Production and Appropriation (Quapásel II)

Abstract

This article is based on ideas developed from meetings hold by researchers linked to PROARQ-FAU/ UFRJ, Department of Geography at PUC-Rio and Master of Urban Design, PUC Campinas, integrated to the Center for Science, Technology and Environment - CEATEC. Through the research made by these institutions we present in this text, after an intense dialogue, the method built up from the theoretical arguments that led the group seek the integration of the studies developed in different fields and subfields of knowledge. An interinstitutional research, has been undertaken from 2011 until 2013, with support of the agencies of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro provinces. The ideas discussed here are focused on urban and peri-urban areas and their social and environmental dimensions related to: climate variables in consolidated urban areas; evaluation of the vegetation quality in forests adjacent to urban areas; evaluation of urban interventions in areas of high vulnerability; public investment allocation in housing and infrastructure projects; urban water dynamics and its relation to land use and occupation and to urban legislation. The article discusses the theoretical and methodological issues relevant to propose comparative studies for the realization of future scenarios in order to adapt the urban and peri-urban climate changes in progress. The exchange among the researchers has allowed a first progress resulting in the construction of the method presented. The aim of this paper is to expand the debate concerning the theoretical and methodological issues involved.