Socio-territorial Contradictions In Palmas - TO

Abstract

This article addresses geographical aspects pertinent to the territorial formation of the city of Palmas - TO, aiming to analyze its evolution and inconsistencies that the city suffered at the beginning of its implementation, as well as the socio-territorial fragmentation currently. The urban space in question reveals a political, social and cultural set that acts directly on the socio-territorial dynamics of the city. Emphasizing how space has conflicting marks that persist in the materialization of contradictions in its urbanization. The historical context of the formation of the territory of Palmas - TO began on May 20, 1989, the date of laying of its foundation stone, and was later installed on January 1, 1990. Currently, its urban space presents fragmentations, in which it is possible clearly visualize empty spaces in the city center and precarious clusters of urban infrastructure in its surroundings. Taking these issues into account, discussions about the geographical concept of territory are discussed, addressing conflicts and contradictions that generate domains of contiguity, providing the dynamics of construction of social forms and processes. It was observed in the analysis that the process of unequal socio-spatial territorial formation of cities is a recurring phenomenon on a global scale. In the city in question, it is no different, despite its youth and having been planned along the lines of modern urban planning, the city suffers from the socioeconomic disparities that are imposed by the capitalist mode of production. To carry out this work, a bibliographical review was carried out regarding the territory category, as well as the territorial formation of Palmas and fieldwork.