A “Invasão do José Américo”, a produção de um espaço urbano do tipo “subnormal”, na Cidade de João Pessoa/PB

Abstract

This article deals with a traditional theme of Geographical Science. Informing, then, that the subject addressed refers to an important problem, which affects the great majority of large and medium Brazilian cities. In this case, on the issue of the housing deficit. Therefore, when talking about housing deficit, it is clear that here we are referring to a situation where it occurs to the lack of social housing. Considering, on the one hand, that there is a reality in which there is a lack of sufficient housing. And on the other hand, a situation with very poor conditions prevails, that is, the majority of the population does not live well. Finally, this theme highlights both the absence of an amount of housing for all the absolute inhabitants existing in each focused locality. It also addresses their lack of quality. It should be noted once again that this situation is widespread among the largest urban centers in Brazil. As we see this work falls within the scope of Urban Geography, because from the conceptual point of view, the topic city constitutes the main Object of Study. More specifically, it is emphasized that the article intends to analyze a type of residential occupation. Thus pointing out that the target space unit is precisely the invasion of José Américo. This community is located in the neighborhood of the same name (José Américo), located in the city of João Pessoa, capital of the State of Paraíba, Northeastern Region of Brazil. Keywords: City; Urban Space; Occupation; Production.