PROCESS OF URBAN EXPANSION OF CAMPINA GRANDE- PB UNDER THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION

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The urbanization of the southwestern region of the city of Campina Grande, in the state of Paraíba, was highlighted from the implementation of public and private investments in infrastructure and developments for housing of social interest. This research sought to reflect how the process occurred in the last twenty years, highlighting the importance of urban legislation, especially the master plan in the dynamic occupational and social reflection resulting from this expansion. The bibliographic and descriptive exploratory methodology was used. The results showed that the struggle for the right to decent housing reflects a scenario of urban advances, land valuation and how still this region can expand with the new revision of the master plan.

Keywords: Urbanization; Expansion; Urban legislation.