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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6318377
title: Mobility and educational performance among high school students in Natal (RN, Brazil)

description: Abstract Little explored in literature, the daily home-school traveling reflects a spatial incoherence between the distribution of the school age population and basic education schools (secondary level) in Natal, Brazil. In this paper, we explore the profile of the commuters (students) from an intra-municipal political and administrative perspective. Thus, we were able to capture the daily flows of students among Natal neighborhoods. For this, we use the concept of living space as theoretical foundation and the school census database in 2012. Thus, the correlation between the place of residence and student studies showed a relationship between the traveling to school and school performance, measured by age-grade distortion in a logistic regression model. We identified that the chance for a student to have a good academic performance is not associated to the proximity of his home to school. In this sense, the dynamics of the population in terms of school distribution and students may represent important aspects of urban management and the provision of educational services, particularly in a context where demographic trends point to a significant reduction in school-age population in the next years.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6318377.v1
title: Mobility and educational performance among high school students in Natal (RN, Brazil)

description: Abstract Little explored in literature, the daily home-school traveling reflects a spatial incoherence between the distribution of the school age population and basic education schools (secondary level) in Natal, Brazil. In this paper, we explore the profile of the commuters (students) from an intra-municipal political and administrative perspective. Thus, we were able to capture the daily flows of students among Natal neighborhoods. For this, we use the concept of living space as theoretical foundation and the school census database in 2012. Thus, the correlation between the place of residence and student studies showed a relationship between the traveling to school and school performance, measured by age-grade distortion in a logistic regression model. We identified that the chance for a student to have a good academic performance is not associated to the proximity of his home to school. In this sense, the dynamics of the population in terms of school distribution and students may represent important aspects of urban management and the provision of educational services, particularly in a context where demographic trends point to a significant reduction in school-age population in the next years.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6318716
title: Penal institutions and the dialogue with the city: (lack of) policies for implementation of prison facilities in urban areas

description: Abstract This paper discusses the spatial relationship between the penal space and the city. The study focused on the case of Arapiraca (city of Alagoas), where the proximity between a penitentiary and a university campus created a delicate scenario of conflicting relationships. The methodology is based on documental analysis and semi-structured interviews with administrators. We highlight the need for investigations about the apparent lack of confrontation by the State regarding the political and interdisciplinary integration of prisons in cities, taking as parameters the complexity of borders that exist between a prison institution and the urban space. We show spatial relationships between having the prison as a sign of the city's expansion and the exercise of power, where the physical boundaries of prisons are intended to promote an invisibility and annihilation effect toward the inmates. In the case of Arapiraca, the proximity between the prison and a University building has created a delicate and complex scenario of conflicting relationships. We demonstrate the importance of aggregating principles of security to urban planning and working to improve existing spaces. In addition, it is important to think about integrating spatial and social initiatives to stand up to the challenge of enhancing the urban security.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6318716.v1
title: Penal institutions and the dialogue with the city: (lack of) policies for implementation of prison facilities in urban areas

description: Abstract This paper discusses the spatial relationship between the penal space and the city. The study focused on the case of Arapiraca (city of Alagoas), where the proximity between a penitentiary and a university campus created a delicate scenario of conflicting relationships. The methodology is based on documental analysis and semi-structured interviews with administrators. We highlight the need for investigations about the apparent lack of confrontation by the State regarding the political and interdisciplinary integration of prisons in cities, taking as parameters the complexity of borders that exist between a prison institution and the urban space. We show spatial relationships between having the prison as a sign of the city's expansion and the exercise of power, where the physical boundaries of prisons are intended to promote an invisibility and annihilation effect toward the inmates. In the case of Arapiraca, the proximity between the prison and a University building has created a delicate and complex scenario of conflicting relationships. We demonstrate the importance of aggregating principles of security to urban planning and working to improve existing spaces. In addition, it is important to think about integrating spatial and social initiatives to stand up to the challenge of enhancing the urban security.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6318011
title: Altitude, climate variables and people’s length of stay in Ecuador squares

description: Abstract The time people spend in public space is also considered an indicator of their quality. In fact, facilitating people interaction, environment observation and processing of visual impressions it is a crucial dimension. In this sense, the present study applies the descriptive method to understand the incidence of altitude and climatic variables (dry-bilb temperature, wind speed, relative humidity) over the time people spend in two central squares of the Ecuador with similar functional characteristics, located at 2,575.00 and 37.54 meters above sea level. The results show that the people’s maximum length of stay in the squares is recorded when the climatic variables are within the comfort zone; however, it is not a constant that is repeated in the two places of study, which seems to depend on other factors. Variables such as altitude and length of stay in the squares showed a partial correspondence, with people remaining three hours, which is the maximum time identified in this study, in the place located at a lower altitude.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6318011.v1
title: Altitude, climate variables and people’s length of stay in Ecuador squares

description: Abstract The time people spend in public space is also considered an indicator of their quality. In fact, facilitating people interaction, environment observation and processing of visual impressions it is a crucial dimension. In this sense, the present study applies the descriptive method to understand the incidence of altitude and climatic variables (dry-bilb temperature, wind speed, relative humidity) over the time people spend in two central squares of the Ecuador with similar functional characteristics, located at 2,575.00 and 37.54 meters above sea level. The results show that the people’s maximum length of stay in the squares is recorded when the climatic variables are within the comfort zone; however, it is not a constant that is repeated in the two places of study, which seems to depend on other factors. Variables such as altitude and length of stay in the squares showed a partial correspondence, with people remaining three hours, which is the maximum time identified in this study, in the place located at a lower altitude.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6318665
title: Urban occupation in North Coast of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and its implications in second residence tourism

description: Abstract The North Coast of Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil, is a region in increasing urban expansion process that has been under several transformation in its forms of urban occupation and growth throughout history. Since the first occupations by ranches and farms to the current arrangements predominantly touristic, cities in this region went through a series of changes of uses and forms. This paper aims to present and analyze the periods of occupation of the North Coast of Rio Grande do Sul, and their relationship to second residence tourism, delimited by identifying the uses, analysis of the forms of urban growth, urban mesh and typology of buildings in the region. This research identified and analyzed four periods in the process of occupation of the region: ranches and farms (up to 1888), health tourism (1888-1940), coastal allotments (1940-1995) and gated communities (1995-2016).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6318665.v1
title: Urban occupation in North Coast of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and its implications in second residence tourism

description: Abstract The North Coast of Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil, is a region in increasing urban expansion process that has been under several transformation in its forms of urban occupation and growth throughout history. Since the first occupations by ranches and farms to the current arrangements predominantly touristic, cities in this region went through a series of changes of uses and forms. This paper aims to present and analyze the periods of occupation of the North Coast of Rio Grande do Sul, and their relationship to second residence tourism, delimited by identifying the uses, analysis of the forms of urban growth, urban mesh and typology of buildings in the region. This research identified and analyzed four periods in the process of occupation of the region: ranches and farms (up to 1888), health tourism (1888-1940), coastal allotments (1940-1995) and gated communities (1995-2016).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6317864
title: Strategic occupation project of the córrego da Aldeia’s valley bottom in the urban perimeter of Fernandópolis/SP

description: Abstract Urban policies lead to the occupation of the valley bottoms without respecting the natural dynamics, applying the environmental legislation and the urbanistic instruments in a similar way to the rural area. In addition, these areas suffer with real estate market devaluation and abandonment by the public authorities. In recent years environmentalists and urbanists have debated on the understanding of the current Forestry Code application in urban areas. Thus, this work carried out in Fernandópolis, SP, in the sources of the Aldeia stream, proved the inefficiency of all projects developed to date. Asphalt paving, rainwater piping and the buffering of some stretches of watercourses aggravated the erosive process. Environmental education and reforestation projects were restricted to small areas and flooding problems were never addressed. The implantation of the linear park of the Aldeia stream demonstrates to be a viable alternative, rescuing and mobilizing the local population, transforming the coexistence with the urban waterways and achieving the desired goals at social, cultural and ecological levels without compromising the important role of valley bottom areas in maintaining biodiversity and environmental balance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6317864.v1
title: Strategic occupation project of the córrego da Aldeia’s valley bottom in the urban perimeter of Fernandópolis/SP

description: Abstract Urban policies lead to the occupation of the valley bottoms without respecting the natural dynamics, applying the environmental legislation and the urbanistic instruments in a similar way to the rural area. In addition, these areas suffer with real estate market devaluation and abandonment by the public authorities. In recent years environmentalists and urbanists have debated on the understanding of the current Forestry Code application in urban areas. Thus, this work carried out in Fernandópolis, SP, in the sources of the Aldeia stream, proved the inefficiency of all projects developed to date. Asphalt paving, rainwater piping and the buffering of some stretches of watercourses aggravated the erosive process. Environmental education and reforestation projects were restricted to small areas and flooding problems were never addressed. The implantation of the linear park of the Aldeia stream demonstrates to be a viable alternative, rescuing and mobilizing the local population, transforming the coexistence with the urban waterways and achieving the desired goals at social, cultural and ecological levels without compromising the important role of valley bottom areas in maintaining biodiversity and environmental balance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7020332
title: Flexible urban planning in the contemporary city: contributions from the analysis of 22@ Barcelona Plan

description: Abstract This article aims to analyse the 22@ Barcelona Plan, considering that this example can contribute with reflections to processes of transformation of urban areas in a similar situation. This plan proposes to promote the conversion of an industrial sector into an innovation sector. We hypothesize that the traditional rational and finalist planning has not been able to grasp the urban object, leaving a gap in the reading and understanding of the city. The discussion and analysis are based on issues identified as possible contributions to experiences of similar urban transformation, including Brazilian ones. The results show that the 22@ Barcelona Plan contributes to urban management by exemplifying the territorial transformation based on an instrument that considers progressive implantation, morphological diversity, the performance of several agents and mechanisms that are articulated in different scales, in a flexible planning system. However, we highlight still present issues in the usual practices of urban transformation; especially regarding the incorporation of social aspects to the process. Thus, we suggest incorporating the design dimension into proposals of this nature, considering, more appropriately, the territorial physical results, and aiming at transformations that guarantee the full right to the city.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7020332.v1
title: Flexible urban planning in the contemporary city: contributions from the analysis of 22@ Barcelona Plan

description: Abstract This article aims to analyse the 22@ Barcelona Plan, considering that this example can contribute with reflections to processes of transformation of urban areas in a similar situation. This plan proposes to promote the conversion of an industrial sector into an innovation sector. We hypothesize that the traditional rational and finalist planning has not been able to grasp the urban object, leaving a gap in the reading and understanding of the city. The discussion and analysis are based on issues identified as possible contributions to experiences of similar urban transformation, including Brazilian ones. The results show that the 22@ Barcelona Plan contributes to urban management by exemplifying the territorial transformation based on an instrument that considers progressive implantation, morphological diversity, the performance of several agents and mechanisms that are articulated in different scales, in a flexible planning system. However, we highlight still present issues in the usual practices of urban transformation; especially regarding the incorporation of social aspects to the process. Thus, we suggest incorporating the design dimension into proposals of this nature, considering, more appropriately, the territorial physical results, and aiming at transformations that guarantee the full right to the city.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7020113
title: Prospective scenarios for regional development in Bolivar, Colombia: Great Vision study 2014-2064

description: Abstract Under the premise on how public policy can contribute to decision-making on the consolidation of the urban-regional system, physical-productive integration, connectivity and social mobility in the Department of Bolivar, Colombia, from its planning with a horizon of 50 years, the study determines strategic recommendations necessary for its competitive positioning before more developed regions in the country. The study intends to visualize territorial planning based on integrating elements such as the culture, geographic characteristics, economic vocation and infrastructure of the Bolivarian territory, based on its great wealth, but a great affectation for the violence of the Colombian conflict, and the forget about centralized development. Based on an integral vision of the department, a long-term perspective means an opportunistic vision supported on transversal and inclusive elements of the territory, leading the discussion towards the feasible application of adjusted prospective planning methodology, and even continental scales of vision in which the region registers but whose processes are very questionable.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7020113.v1
title: Prospective scenarios for regional development in Bolivar, Colombia: Great Vision study 2014-2064

description: Abstract Under the premise on how public policy can contribute to decision-making on the consolidation of the urban-regional system, physical-productive integration, connectivity and social mobility in the Department of Bolivar, Colombia, from its planning with a horizon of 50 years, the study determines strategic recommendations necessary for its competitive positioning before more developed regions in the country. The study intends to visualize territorial planning based on integrating elements such as the culture, geographic characteristics, economic vocation and infrastructure of the Bolivarian territory, based on its great wealth, but a great affectation for the violence of the Colombian conflict, and the forget about centralized development. Based on an integral vision of the department, a long-term perspective means an opportunistic vision supported on transversal and inclusive elements of the territory, leading the discussion towards the feasible application of adjusted prospective planning methodology, and even continental scales of vision in which the region registers but whose processes are very questionable.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7020305
title: Accessibility index for comparison between private and collective transport modes

description: Abstract Aiming a qualitative and/or quantitative improvement of the offered transport services and its base infrastructure, it is observed the need to provide tools to evaluate accessibility, in order to diagnose the level of service to the users by the different modes of transport. This paper proposes to formulate an index allowing comparison of the accessibility of private and collective transport modes. The proposal is the result of extensive literature research, seeking to analyze characteristics, limitations and applicability of indices developed in previous studies. The proposal applicability was verified in a study developed in the city Palmas-TO. The index formulated gathers variables that allow its application to both private and collective modes, translating in terms of travel time different variables that characterize each mode. As a result of the analysis it is possible to evaluate in an integrated and spatialized way the accessibility to transport for different categories of users, besides allowing the simulation of interventions, aiding in the process of urban and transportation planning.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7020539.v1
title: Floods areas in the paulista region of river basin Paraiba do Sul and headwaters of Rural Environmental Register

description: Abstract The knowledge of urban flood risk areas associated with the rural environmental register database allows to identify where small rivers begins. This article combines and assesses the risk prone areas with headwaters and proposes actions. The goal of this work was to evaluate the relationships between flood risk and the environmental conditions of headwaters (both in preserved, consolidated areas and to be reforested) of 10 municipalities in the Paraiba Valley, previously mapped by the Institute of Technological Research (IPT). The results showed that, for the municipalities evaluated, 10,324 headwaters were registered and, for all municipalities the quantity of preserved areas is higher in comparison with the consolidated areas. Furthermore, there is a lack of vegetation restoration project in rivers that causes flooding in the studied municipalities, even after changes in the Brazilian Forest Code. These results provide valuable information to the local institutions that conduct actions for the restoration of deforested areas and several other initiatives that aim to mitigate flood risk in the areas assessed in this study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7020539
title: Floods areas in the paulista region of river basin Paraiba do Sul and headwaters of Rural Environmental Register

description: Abstract The knowledge of urban flood risk areas associated with the rural environmental register database allows to identify where small rivers begins. This article combines and assesses the risk prone areas with headwaters and proposes actions. The goal of this work was to evaluate the relationships between flood risk and the environmental conditions of headwaters (both in preserved, consolidated areas and to be reforested) of 10 municipalities in the Paraiba Valley, previously mapped by the Institute of Technological Research (IPT). The results showed that, for the municipalities evaluated, 10,324 headwaters were registered and, for all municipalities the quantity of preserved areas is higher in comparison with the consolidated areas. Furthermore, there is a lack of vegetation restoration project in rivers that causes flooding in the studied municipalities, even after changes in the Brazilian Forest Code. These results provide valuable information to the local institutions that conduct actions for the restoration of deforested areas and several other initiatives that aim to mitigate flood risk in the areas assessed in this study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7020305.v1
title: Accessibility index for comparison between private and collective transport modes

description: Abstract Aiming a qualitative and/or quantitative improvement of the offered transport services and its base infrastructure, it is observed the need to provide tools to evaluate accessibility, in order to diagnose the level of service to the users by the different modes of transport. This paper proposes to formulate an index allowing comparison of the accessibility of private and collective transport modes. The proposal is the result of extensive literature research, seeking to analyze characteristics, limitations and applicability of indices developed in previous studies. The proposal applicability was verified in a study developed in the city Palmas-TO. The index formulated gathers variables that allow its application to both private and collective modes, translating in terms of travel time different variables that characterize each mode. As a result of the analysis it is possible to evaluate in an integrated and spatialized way the accessibility to transport for different categories of users, besides allowing the simulation of interventions, aiding in the process of urban and transportation planning.