ECONOMIC GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE. CONFLICTS IN SÃO SEBASTIÃO, SP, BRAZIL

Abstract

This research was held at São Sebastião Municipality, located at the northern part of São Paulo estate, Brazil. The aim was to assess natural and cultural heritage situation amidst three forces: economic development of port area, which is growing into a regional feature, Petrobras boom, and Tourism, mainly developed at the seaside far from the center of the city. A qualitative approach was adopted as well as an intentional sample with four subjects, two permanent dwellers and two second-home tourists, who witnessed the city transformation. The conclusion was that natural and cultural heritage are at risk because there are no heritage policies or urban and tourism planning which fit São Sebastião needs.

Keywords

• Turismo. Patrimônio cultural. Patrimônio Natural. Planejamento. São Sebastião/SP.