INTERVENÇÕES URBANAS EM ÁREAS DE POSSE EM GOIÂNIA

Abstract

This work aims at studying the experiences of urban interventions on invaded areas in the city of Goiania from 1997 to 2012. Jardim Goiás I - a former invaded area in the city - illustrates the premise of the arguments presented here. Analysis of context encompasses the management and the complex process of designing and implementing projects of urbanization in such areas. Experience has proved it is possible to bring forth guidelines in accordance to the unique traits of each settlement. Policies for such areas should suit their physical, socioeconomic and cultural characteristics and should also adopt quality parameters to ensure that interventions increase people's access to adequate housing. All in an attempt to integrate "slum" areas into the city. Nonetheless, not all the proposed urban interventions have reached satisfactory levels of adequacy. There is a call for integrated management of housing policies along with social, economic and environmental issues. Combined in one strategy, they should lead to proper development of cities, ensuring that programs of urbanization, settlement and integration of slums prosper.