Application of environmental design for Corujas Creek basin: Potential and limitations for a linear park implementation

Abstract

From the context of the need for new paradigms of urban planning capable of reconciling human occupation and the conservation of the biophysical bases of the territories are presented two theoretical frameworks in this regard: the Environmental Design and Green Infrastructure. This study presents the application of these ideas in a densely urbanized area: the basin of the Corujas Creek, on the western zone of Sao Paulo city. The analysis of the current situation of this stream are pointed out the limitations and potential of urbanism and landscape of its surroundings, coming to guidelines can increase the presence of the Corujas Creek in the urban landscape. It also talks about the social and environmental services related to possible interventions along its route, notably the creation of linear parks and greenways.