Vazios urbanos, imóveis subutilizados e patrimônio

os eixos das Trincheiras e do Tambiá em João Pessoa (Paraíba, Brasil)

Abstract

Rua das Trincheiras and the old Rua do Tambiá are important axis for the expansion of the capital of Paraíba between the 19th and 20th centuries, with an architectural collection that portrays the evolution of the way of living in the city. With the expansion of the city towards the seafront, there was a process of abandonment of the center by its old residents, that led to a change in land use and the emptying and underutilization of properties. This article seeks to demonstrate the role the process of emptying of the Historic Center of João Pessoa plays, as a phenomenon resulting from the social production of space, in compromising the integrity and conservation of the heritage assets of the old Rua das Trincheiras and Rua do Tambiá axis. For that, there was investment in bibliographical research; in the collection and analysis of data based on in loco surveys; and in the collection of data provided by the Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage of the State of Paraíba and by the City Hall of João Pessoa. Thus, it was possible to map and classify the properties according to vacancy categories and evaluate them according to the adopted indicators. The results achieved contribute for the understanding of the current situation of the historical-architectural heritage and the dynamics involving the central area preservation, as it is also alert to the fulfillment of the social function of properties located in an area provided with infrastructure and potential for use.