Disputas urbanas no Lago da Perucaba uma proposta de demarcação de ZEIS para a Vila dos Pescadores

Abstract

This research presents an analysis of the socio-spatial transformations produced in the urban space after becoming the target of the interests of real estate capital, which allowed closed condominiums and commercial development in the region located on the shores of Lake da Perucaba, formerly known as the DNOCS dam. The lake is located in an area of environmental preservation and close to a fishing community, called Vila dos Pescadores, in the Zélia Barbosa Rocha neighborhood, in the municipality of Arapiraca - AL. In recent decades, the intense process of urbanization in the region and the lack of adequate urban planning have been observed, causes of transformations in the city scenario. In addition, the union between the municipal public power and the real estate sector in the application of resources in favor of the implantation of residential condominiums, providing the valorization of this place through investments in urban infrastructure and urban equipment. The present work intends to identify and analyze the socio-spatial effects arising from real estate developments, focusing on the dynamics of social classes and urban disputes over the study area. To do so, perceive the city was also part of the methodology, with the understanding and deepening of the theme through the bibliographical review, through the consultation and analysis of texts, maps, local plan and municipal laws. In addition, it was possible to observe, as a consequence, the production of socio-spatial income segregation processes, expropriations and removals of the low-income population from their place of residence to other parts of the city. That said, it became the design and application of design guidelines and an urban instrument called the Special Social Interest Zone (ZEIS) for Vila dos Pescadores, which has a social function, guarantees the right to the city and the reduction of social inequalities existing.