A população em situação de rua e o direito à moradia: anteprojeto de requalificação de edifício ocioso no centro de Aracaju- SE

Abstract

The lack of access to adequate housing in Brazil is a problem that affects a large part of the Brazilian population, especially those living on the streets. Given that the absence of the enjoyment of this right leads to the continuous violation of other fundamental rights, as outlined in the Brazilian Constitution (1988), ensuring permanent, independent, and socially integrated housing is one of the first steps to effectively assist and protect citizens' rights. However, despite advances in Brazil’s housing policies to provide homes for the population, some weaknesses in its implementation can be observed, such as the development of projects in peripheral areas, while there is a growing number of abandoned buildings in central areas already equipped with infrastructure. This phenomenon is present in most Brazilian cities, including Aracaju, Sergipe. Therefore, this project developed a proposal to repurpose an unused building in downtownm Aracaju into a mixed-use space (residential, cultural, and commercial), especially aimed at the homeless population. In addition to promoting the right to housing, the project highlights the potential of repurposing buildings to address housing issues sustainably and enhance the vitality of urban centers.