Evolução urbana e recursos hídricos: uma leitura do papel dos cursos d’água no desenvolvimento de Chapecó-SC

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  • Adriana Diniz Baldissera

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5821/siiu.5884

Abstract

Chapecó is characterized as agribusiness hub of southern Brazil; economic, political and cultural center of western region of Santa Catarina, composed by 624.30 km² and 183,561 inhabitants, located in a geographical area marked by abundance of water resources, the city is situated on the coverage area of “Guarani Aquifer”, on the right margin of “Uruguay River”. The urban area is spread over two watersheds, which have varying degrees of impaired water. Water availability in quantity and quality has been a constraint to urban development in different economic cycles, featuring an exploitative relationship, most often, the destruction of its natural resources. This work shows the historical relationship of the city with its watercourses, the contribution in the construction of municipal space and possibilities of qualification in this respect, especially in Basin “Lajeado São Jose”, which yet has many natural features.

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