Em Ruínas

Abstract

This undergraduate capstone project, structured as a long-form print journalism feature, investigates the management and conservation of urban parks in Campo Grande, MS, under the title "Parques Urbanos em Ruínas" (Urban Parks in Ruins). The reporting examines the intersection of urban development and ecosystem preservation, focusing on tangible crises such as the siltation of watersheds, the invasion of non-native species, and the deterioration of recreational infrastructure. Rooted in environmental journalism and the social role of community-centered communication, this project connects the rapid vertical growth and expansion of Mato Grosso do Sul's capital to public management and territorial planning policies. Through fieldwork and interviews with experts, the feature delivers a critical journalistic record that explores the vital role of public spaces in civic and human development, illustrating how environmental degradation mirrors contemporary political and social dynamics.