Applying Geodesign in Urban Planning Case Study of Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
ISBN 978-85-88783-11-9
Authors
1Cocco, C.; 2Fonseca, B.M.; 3Campagna, M.
1UNIVERSITÀ DI CAGLIARI Email: kiara-mg@hotmail.it
2UFMG Email: brauliomagalhaes@ufmg.br
3UNIVERSITÀ DI CAGLIARI Email: campagna@unica.it
Abstract
This paper discusses the results of an early case of the application of the concept of Geodesign in Brazil. Geodesign is a new multi-disciplinary approach to spatial planning and design that is characterized by the use of GIS methods and tools. In this study, the Geodesign approach is applied – focusing on its analytical part - in two neighborhoods in Pampulha,Belo Horizonte, Brazil, aiming at evaluating their urban quality. The case study was chosen for the integrated capability of balancing urban transformation and preservation of environmental characteristics of the area. In order to evaluate their evolution dynamics a novelty multicriteria analytical approach were applied to explore which implications spatial phenomena have on the urban quality lewvel and transformation risk in the area. The results of the study highlight the role of knowledge as an essential starting point for urban interventions, in order to inform the design by the specific characteristics of the area and the needs of the citizens.