Periferia e exclusão socioespacial em cidade pequena: o caso do Conjunto Habitacional Santa Ana, Município de Alagoa Nova - PB.

Abstract

This paper is the result of a study conducted in the city of Alagoa Nova, State of Paraíba. This research aimed to analyze housing estate and identifying urban and socioeconomic problems in Santa Ana Housing Estate where is located in the aforesaid city. Through bibliographical research in the area of Urban Geography, besides observations in loco, as well as the application of interviews with the residents of the aforesaid housing estate, we have sought to understand the consequences of socio-spatial segregation regarding to the quality of life of the residents. However, the analysis presented provides reflections on socioeconomic issues, urban planning, slum and housing, since, based on the results of this study, it was noticed that the aforesaid housing estate lacks infrastructure, basic sanitation, among others problems. It is characterized as a space lacking public policies for inclusion and citezenship.