A produção do espaço urbano na Redução Jesuítica São Miguel Arcanjo e seus reflexos no processo de urbanização de São Miguel das Missões (RS-BR)

Abstract

The Jesuit Missions have a relevant role in the occupation and urbanization process of the northwestern region of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil (BR). It seeks to verify the consequences of the production of space in the Jesuit Reduction of São Miguel Arcanjo (XXII and XVIII century) in the process of urbanization of the present city of São Miguel (RS-BR). The investigation consists of the analysis of bibliographical and documentary material about the urban plan of São Miguel Arcanjo and of the conception of the urban organization of São Miguel, as well as in interviews with public agents. As a conclusion, it was evidenced that the space production model stimulated the spatial segregation of the Guarani Indians, the concentration of income in the large rural producers, the increase of social inequality and Reduccion urban plan influenced the shape of the city of São Miguel das Missões.