EFFECTIVENESS OF THE GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL PARTICIPATION MECHANISMS OF THE MASTER PLAN OF PORTO NACIONAL – TO: A FOCUS ON THE HISTORIC CENTER

Abstract

This article aimed to analyze the effectiveness of governance mechanisms and citizen participation in the ongoing revision of the Urban Development Master Plan of Porto Nacional, Tocantins, with a focus on the importance of conservation of the Historic Center. The relevance of the proposed work lies in the search to understand how governance structures and community participation affect both sustainable urban development and the conservation of cultural heritage. Employing a methodology that integrates document analysis and literature review, the study sought to understand the way in which governance and community participation are being incorporated into the process of revision of the Municipal Master Plan, especially in light of the detection of abandonment and deterioration of properties located in the Historic Center of the city. In conclusion, it is verified that the findings related to the phenomenon studied indicate the need to improve actions aimed at the use of community participation and governance instruments so that society is assured the full exercise of the right to the city and the safeguarding of cultural heritage is guaranteed.