New urban functions for reinserting deteriorated areas into the dynamics of the city: an approach from the point of view of urban economics
Urban economy; urban intervention; configurational features
The research aims to identify criteria based on the urban economy to support the definition of new urban functions for areas considered deteriorated, to boost their reinsertion into the urban dynamics. To this end, it carries out a bibliographical survey on configurational and urban economy characteristics associated with the dynamism and deterioration of urban areas, as well as urban economy studies that point out how to identify the activities with the greatest potential in certain areas of a city. Deepening the studies, methods of location analysis developed by urban economics were identified to support urban interventions and provide them with adequate spaces for their development. To validate and complement the criteria identified at the theoretical level, three projects in Brazilian cities were analyzed, with the aim of identifying, by recurrence, complementary practical aspects that also stimulate urban dynamism, considering the choices for defined economic activities, as well as their demands for location, infrastructure, and urban services. Finally, it is proposed the consolidation of criteria and some steps to be considered by projects of urban reintegration of deteriorated areas from the demands arising from the urban economy of the city of intervention.