Geodesign in Parametric Modeling of urban landscape

Parametric Modeling simulates the results of urban parameters (variables and their values) in the volumetric landscape of a city. Dynamic cartographic representation permits exploration of the impacts of current conditions defined by law and also of potential changes in these parameters. This study adopted the framework of Geodesign, as a land-use planning strategy, applying descriptive and performance models, through steps of characterization, analysis, evaluation, simulation and decision-making. This paper presents a case study of an important modernist area in Brazil, planned by Oscar Niemeyer. The main tools used were CityEngine and ArcGIS software. The result visualizes the future of urban landscape in Pampulha, considering current urban parameters, and predictive studies about the possible transformations in the area.