Habitação Popular: A comunidade do Timbó como potencial para habitação de interesse social.

Abstract

The urbanization of Brazilian cities, driven by industrial growth, led to an increased demand for employment in the capitals, attracting a new population and resulting in a significant expansion of urban areas. However, this migration occurred without proper planning, causing many newcomers to live in precarious conditions, such as tenements or outskirts, due to the lack of adequate housing. This led to a clear social division within urban spaces, forming working-class neighborhoods and peripheral areas. The housing crisis, though evident, unequally affected various social strata. Thus, the study presents a detailed analysis of the historical evolution of housing in Brazil, exploring the challenges faced and the influences of the urbanization process on city configurations. The research focuses on the potential of the Bancários neighborhood, located in João Pessoa, as a viable environment for the development of a social housing project. This project aims to address the housing needs of the residents of the Timbó Community, a population living in extremely risky conditions. The study not only addresses the technical and architectural viability of this housing project but also emphasizes the importance of community involvement and the necessity of partnerships between the public and private sectors for its realization. This project is considered an initial and crucial step to provide a safer and more suitable environment for the affected population, recognizing the urgency of ongoing commitment to address housing issues comprehensively and sustainably in the long term.