Planejamento territorial para comunidades rurais: o caso do assentamento Valmir Mota de Oliveira, Cascavel/PR

Abstract

This research investigates the importance of urbanism in territorial planning to analyze the potential and challenges in rural communities based on sustainability. The work proposed the use of the Sustainable Quality of Life Index for rural communities. The hypothesis suggests that urban planning knowledge, linked especially to territorial planning, enables the improvement of good rural living. The objective was to verify quality of life data and, based on the results, carry out an analysis and provide recommendations for the rural community of the Valmir Mota Settlement. The methodology used was mixed-methods (qualitative and quantitative) and action research. Among the aspects revealed by the research, the issues with the greatest difficulties for the community are related to the areas of health, transportation, sanitation, mobility, road conditions, and sports facilities, which need to be highlighted from the point of view of territorial planning. The more neutral issues, that is, mediumterm issues, are security, consumer goods, housing quality, sound quality, preservation of green areas, and community political participation. Issues with good potential, that is, with a high level of potential for community development, are linked to education, family and individual income, commerce, air quality, discussions about improvements, implementation of cultural facilities, community events, and water supply infrastructure. In short, popular participation in community events and political discussions is considered fundamental for social cohesion and generating financial autonomy for the community. It is evident that having government subsidies is also an important factor for local development.