URBAN AGRICULTURE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PARAUAPEBAS: PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Urban economy, Socioeconomic analysis, Public policy, Sustainable cities, Amazon.
Parauapebas, despite the marked urban growth in recent decades, faces gaps related to urban planning and public policies directed to the fundamental needs of the population. Mining is the main economic matrix of the municipality. However, socioeconomic and environmental aspects point to the need to diversify the local economy. In this context, urban agriculture can contribute to food production, income generation, and the use of urban idle spaces. This approach is seen as an alternative to mitigate the impacts of disorderly urban growth, with the potential to promote substantial improvements in the quality of life of the population. This thesis is organized into five chapters, the first of which presents a contextualization of the research theme. The second chapter focuses on the analysis of urban land use and occupation in Parauapebas, identifying and quantifying urban voids, as well as evaluating the potential of these spaces for urban agricultural practices. The third chapter addresses the survey of the socioeconomic profile of vegetable producers in one of the neighborhoods of Parauapebas, with the objective of analyzing the productive dynamics of horticulture developed in the Nova Carajás neighborhood. The fourth chapter analyzes the relationship between urban agriculture and the urban master plan of Parauapebas, identifying challenges and opportunities for the integration of these practices in urban planning. In the last chapter, the conclusions and propositions are presented. The results of this study contribute to the formulation of public policies aimed at reducing socioeconomic and environmental challenges, promoting sustainability and the social well-being of its population.