TRANSFORMAÇÕES SOCIOESPACIAIS DO ESPAÇO URBANO DE BATAGUASSU-MS A PARTIR DO PROCESSO DE INDUSTRIALIZAÇÃO

Abstract

This study aims to analyse the impacts resulting from the establishment of the MS Florestal and Bracell pulp industries in the city of Bataguassu-MS, with an emphasis on the socio-spatial transformations of the urban space. The research was conducted through the application of an online questionnaire, seeking to understand the residents' perceptions regarding the urban and social changes brought about by the arrival of these companies. The results indicate that the majority of participants perceive significant changes in the city's dynamics, such as increased migratory flow, rising rental prices, growing traffic, and pressure on public services. We also observe a distinction in perceptions between long-term residents and newcomers: while the former express greater concern about rising inequalities and living costs, the latter tend to associate the presence of industries with increased employment opportunities and the strengthening of local commerce. In this way, the results show that development should not be understood merely as productive expansion or increased investment, but as a process that requires a balance between economic, social and environmental dimensions. Industrial growth, therefore, needs to be linked to public policies, urban planning and actions aimed at ensuring social and spatial justice.