A proliferação e a consolidação de condomínios fechados

um estudo de caso em uma cidade média - Divinópolis (MG)

Abstract

This paper examines the proliferation and consolidation of condominiums in the average city Divinópolis (MG), because such processes trigger significant changes in the form of occupation of urban space and generate new spatial arrangements in most complex and discriminatory. A literature review added to the field research with application of interviews was the methodology adopted for this research. Additionally, interviews were conducted in the outer area of condos, to verify the impact of the implementation of these projects in the locality and the type of relationship between the tenants and residents of these areas. The field survey did not cover the universe of existing condominiums in Divinópolis, however, the sample studied may indicate some patterns that are beyond those already widely studied, especially in big cities. The results of the research showed that the dynamic (re) structure of urban space Divinópolis is generated by the general mood of Brazil’s economic growth in recent decades, which combine the absence of public policies that seek greater social justice and as speculation. These factors have contributed to the creation of more condominiums pointing to an irreversible trend of consolidation thereof