DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPOSAL FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTER IN THE NACIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD

Abstract

This article aims to develop a preliminary proposal for the implementation of a Community Sports Center in the Nacional neighborhood of Porto Velho, capital of the State of Rondônia. It is a facility designed for physical and sports activities, leisure, and health promotion. The proposal seeks to encourage healthy habits and expand opportunities for participation in sports and community activities, helping to prevent various medical conditions. Another relevant aspect is the potential of social sports in preventing the involvement of children, adolescents, and youth in criminal practices, as sports participation contributes to this reduction by offering personal and social development for those in situations of vulnerability. A prime example is the CRP (Poeirão Recreational Center) soccer school project, which already uses the area known as "Campo do Poeirão" — the site selected for this study —, aiming not only at sports practice but also at the social development of participating children and adolescents with family support, demonstrating that the main objective is shaping future upstanding citizens. The proposal aims to provide better infrastructure conditions for the entire community of the neighborhood and surrounding areas for sports and leisure, enabling these children, adolescents, and young people to showcase their talents, and perhaps secure an opportunity with a professional soccer club. The methodology adopted consisted of a literature review, field research, dimensional survey of the site, preliminary floor plan drafting, and a bibliometric analysis using the keywords "sport", "social inclusion", "sports infrastructure", and "quality of life" to create a comparative framework among related studies. The results demonstrate that the physical structuring of the site is essential to optimize the use of Campo do Poeirão, providing functional support and sports areas that enhance existing social initiatives. It is concluded that the preliminary proposal serves as a viable urban planning and social inclusion tool, promoting health, safety, and community strengthening in the Nacional neighborhood.