Por uma Jatiúca popular: o potencial dos espaços não ocupados para a transformação urbana e a inclusão social em Maceió, Alagoas

Abstract

Maceió, the capital of Alagoas, is characterized by urban sprawl interspersed with non-occupied spaces and the deprivation of housing and the right to the city for a large part of the population. The non-occupied spaces, both built and unbuilt, are characterized by not fulfilling the social function of property and the city, as determined by Brazilian urban policies. Among the central neighborhoods of Maceió’s seaside - from a spatial, economic, environmental, and touristic point of view - Jatiúca stands out for its uniqueness. Historically popular, the neighborhood is undergoing a process of gentrification, with increasing verticalization and the construction of luxurious buildings. Jatiúca has a significant amount of non-occupied spaces, notable for the territorial extent of these areas. In this context, the research examined the potential of these spaces for urban transformation and social inclusion in the neighborhood. The methodological procedures included a bibliographic and documentary study on the historical-geographical formation of the neighborhood; geospatial analyses of the non-occupied spaces, infrastructure, and urban equipment; as well as the investigation of the potential application of urban instruments to control the social function. The study resulted in the formulation of guidelines and actions to promote social interest housing, community spaces, and public facilities that benefit the population, especially those without access to the right to the city.