Identificação e caracterização de uma nova centralidade urbana no bairro Jatiúca em Maceió

Abstract

As the city experiences territorial and demographic expansion, new dynamics and transformations shape its urban structure. Neighborhoods evolve commercially to meet the daily needs of the population, fostering decentralization and the emergence of secondary hubs of commercial activities focused on consumption and leisure. In this context, this research aimed to analyze the current role of the Jatiúca subcenter in the urban structure of Maceió, investigating the agents and processes responsible for the formation of this new centrality.The methodology adopted in this study included the following stages: literature review, fieldwork, consultation with public agencies, questionnaire administration, photographic documentation, and the elaboration of a typology of commercial and service uses in the subcenter. The Jatiúca neighborhood and Dr. Antonio Gomes de Barros Avenue, the main commercial corridor of the neighborhood considered upscale, have undergone significant transformations in their land use. A mixed-use (residential and commercial) pattern has been adopted. Maceió Shopping has played a fundamental role in the formation and expansion of the Jatiúca subcenter, making it an important subcenter for the city of Maceió, bringing new dynamics of people, goods, and business flows, stimulating a local-based economy. This centrality is considered a "Qualification Centrality." The research revealed two main agents that influenced the development of this new centrality: the municipal government and the real estate sector. The Jatiúca subcenter is characterized by its variety of commerce and services, capable of catering to a wide range of socioeconomic profiles. This subcenter is dynamic and represents the focal point for the capital's nightlife, consolidating itself as a gastronomic hub and acquiring uniqueness as an urban centrality.