O PROCESSO DE EXPANSÃO FÍSICO-TERRITORIAL DA ÁREA URBANA DE PARANAVAÍ - PR (1952 – 2022)

Abstract

This article analyzes the process of physical-territorial expansion of the urban area of Paranavaí (PR) between 1952 and 2022, highlighting the growth dynamics associated with economic changes, urban planning, and public policies. The research employed historical data, topographic maps, statistics, and remote sensing images to map the evolution of the urban footprint and identify growth patterns. The results indicate that Paranavaí experienced periods of rapid expansion (in the 1970s, 1980s, and 2010s) interspersed with phases of stagnation (in the 1990s and 2000s), influenced by factors such as the coffee crisis, accelerated urbanization, and the development of new housing projects. The analysis also revealed differences in growth patterns between the city and the district of Sumaré, highlighting the influence of geographic and economic factors on land occupation. The study contributes to the debate on urban planning and can support public policies aimed at organizing intra-urban space.