As várzeas urbanas de São Paulo: estudo do processo de ocupação e transformação das várzeas dos rios Tietê, Pinheiros e Tamanduateí

Abstract

The main problem that this research project examines is: What characterizes the process of transformation of the urban floodplains of São Paulo? The proposed research object is the urban floodplains of the three main rivers of city of São Paulo: Tietê, Pinheiros and Tamanduateí. It is intended characterize the study area through cartographic production and analysis. The reading of the differences and similarities between the urban floodplains is important for the problematization and evaluation of the occupation potential of the studied areas. Also part of this research is the analysis of some architectural and urban planning projects elaborated in a floodplain area. From these studies, it is believed that it is possible to reach an analysis and evaluation of the potential for urbanization of the floodplains of São Paulo´s main rivers, enabling discussion and referrals of the new transformation processes that is already happening in these areas.