Requalificação urbana em Chinonanquila Matola-Rio

Abstract

The present course culmination work addresses the theme of urban requalification in Chinonanquila, in the Municipality of Matola Rio. It aims to provide an urbanistic response to the currently observed accelerated growth, which has been a striking characteristic of the 21st century. Over the past two decades, the Maputo metropolitan area has experienced a significant increase in population (at a growth rate of approximately 5%). This phenomenon is the result of a high natural growth rate and migration from various cities across the country, leading to an extensive growth of human settlements and the transformation of natural territories into disorderly human occupations. These areas are characterized by a lack of infrastructure and basic services, absence of public spaces, andthe degradation of the housing system.The Municipality of Matola Rio is a notable example of this phenomenon. Taking a metropolitan approach to the phenomenon of urban expansion, the work provides guidelines on how to manage this phenomenon on a macro scale, followed by more specific guidelines for the Municipality of Matola Rio. At the micro scale, a portion of spontaneously and currently disorderly occupied land is identified to demonstrate, based on urban architectural principles (urban design), how urban expansion can be managed sustainably. The exercise implements urban planning concepts, including densification, mixed-use development, and ecological urbanism, from a perspective of urban requalification. The study emphasizes public space (streets, squares, parks) as a qualifying factor of settlements, highlighting its importance in promoting social inclusion, urban vitality, and environmental sustainability.