Planejamento urbano e desenvolvimento regional : uma análise do Distrito Industrial no município de Santana - AP

Abstract

This research analyzes the application of strategic urban planning as an instrument for the requalification of the Santana Industrial District in the state of Amapá, considering the territorial, economic, and socio-environmental specificities of the Legal Amazon. It starts from the understanding that Brazilian urban development, especially in peripheral regions, has been marked by accelerated urbanization, disordered land occupation, and insufficient infrastructure factors that compromise the functionality of productive spaces and restrict regional development. In this context, urban planning plays a strategic role in guiding the organization of the territory, articulating economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion. The research addresses the historical evolution of urban planning in Brazil, highlighting the City Statute as a regulatory framework focused on democratic management and the social function of urban property. It also discusses regional development from a multiscalar perspective, highlighting the need for integration between agents, institutions, and different territorial scales to promote effective transformations. Thus, the industrial district is understood not only as a space for the concentration of productive activities, but also as an instrument of territorial policy capable of inducing processes of economic dynamism and urban reorganization. The municipality of Santana stands out for its strategic location in the Amazonian logistics network, due to the presence of its port complex. Historically linked to mining and port activities, it has consolidated itself as an economic hub of Amapá. However, the Santana Industrial District shows signs of productive stagnation, underutilization of infrastructure, and reduced integration with the local urban dynamics, highlighting the need to revise the adopted planning strategies. Given this scenario, this research seeks to analyze how strategic urban planning can support requalification guidelines for the industrial district, strengthening its territorial integration, expanding its economic competitiveness, and promoting a greater balance between development and sustainability. To this end, an explanatory and propositional approach is adopted, based on bibliographic research, document analysis, and empirical observation. It is expected to contribute to the debate on urban planning and regional development in the Amazon, as well as to offer support for public policies aimed at revitalizing industrial areas, favoring job creation, infrastructure improvement, and the construction of more resilient territories.