CONSUMO E ESPAÇO URBANO: COMÉRCIO E PRÁTICAS ESPACIAIS NO BAIRRO NOVO OESTE, EM TRÊS LAGOAS-MS

Abstract

This study analyzes the spatial practices, consumption, and territorial dynamics of residents in the Novo Oeste neighborhood in Três Lagoas (MS). The study sought to understand how residents perceive, use, and interact with the businesses in their surroundings, considering the role of local commerce in the production of urban space and the consolidation of areas that express centrality. The research was developed through bibliographic research, field observations, and the application of online questionnaires to neighborhood residents. The results show that the businesses in the Novo Oeste neighborhood play a relevant role in the daily lives of residents, mainly meeting basic needs, although they present limitations regarding product diversity and prices. We found that most residents value the convenience and social interaction provided by local businesses, but also resort to other neighborhoods or the city center in search of more affordable prices and a greater variety of products. We concluded that the Novo Oeste neighborhood expresses a process of commercial consolidation that reflects the trend of urban decentralization in Três Lagoas, highlighting the importance of small businesses as spaces of sociability, identity, and local economic dynamism. The research aimed to understand how residents of the Novo Oeste neighborhood, in Três Lagoas (MS), perceive and use local commerce, investigating their spatial consumption practices and the role of these establishments in the production of urban space.