A ocupação no entorno do parque municipal da Serra do Periperi: o caso do loteamento bairro Bruno Bacelar em Vitória da Conquista - Bahia

Abstract

Cities are considered spaces for development and decision-making. In Brazil, the development of cities is linked to the migratory process and rural exodus, intensified since the 1950s, which has increased urban occupation metrics. Such unchecked growth has led to negative impacts on large urban centers, such as increased crime, higher emissions of pollutants, and uncontrolled occupation of unsuitable construction sites. In the city of Vitória da Conquista, the Bruno Bacelar settlement is located in an area adjacent to the conservation unit of Serra do Periperi and, therefore, designated for preservation. This research presents an analysis of this settlement, characterizing the socio-economic profile of its residents and evaluating the transformations and impacts of the settlement's land occupation through a historical series of satellite images. For these results, field research was conducted for data collection and on-site analysis of the phenomena in the study area. It is concluded that there are challenges in reconciling urban growth and environmental preservation; therefore, mitigation measures should consider both socio-economic and environmental aspects. This study serves as a basis for analyses to be carried out by environmental agencies in similar areas, encompassing precarious occupation and conservation units or preservation areas