Universidade e desenvolvimento: uma análise dos efeitos da implantação da UFT (campus de Palmas) no mercado imobiliário

Abstract

The universities form growth poles that integrates with the local population transforming the urban space. These growth poles have a great attraction potential and therefore, influences the development and urbanization of adjacent areas. The real estate market is an important actor on the transformation of the urban space, due to the housing needs and commercial expansion promoted by the academic community. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the role of universities as an urban space growth promoter, mainly in relation to real estate market. A case study was conducted with the Federal University of Tocantins in the city of Palmas to evaluate the influence on the expansion and market value of the adjacent blocks. A survey was used to evaluate the perception of the real estate agents and agencies, as well as official documents to determine the increase in market value of the square meter adjacent to the university. Also, the expansion of residential and commercial realty on the studied blocks was analyzed using satellite images. The results demonstrated a significant increase in the development of the blocks adjacent to the university. The real estate agents and agencies have a positive perception in relations the implementation of Federal University of Tocantins. The majority of agents recognized the influence of the institution on the expansion and increase in market value after the implementation of the university in 2003. The square meter value increased significantly and, in comparison with developed areas of Palmas, had a higher increase in market value. The expansion of the real estate market was evident in the satellite images, which demonstrated an increase in houses, vertical and horizontal condos. Also, there was an increase in the number and variety of commercial and service stores, as well as other urban equipment, such as churches, green areas and shopping centers. Besides, it was observed a development of the infrastructure of the blocks, mainly on the access roads and pavement. In conclusion, through this study, it was possible to observe that the implementation of the Federal University of Tocantins promoted profound changes on the Palmas urban net, mainly for the blocks adjacent to the university. The expansion and appreciation of real estate shows the potential for the development of urban space promoted by growth poles such as universities.