Visibilidade aos invisíveis: equipamento itinerante para assistência à população em situação de rua

Abstract

The homeless population represents a growing social and public health issue, resulting from factors such as inequality, unemployment, family breakdown, migration, and addiction. As the number of people in this condition increases globally, these individuals face daily challenges such as insecurity, lack of shelter, food, and hygiene. Their distribution across urban centers reflects a constant struggle for survival amid the absence of effective public policies that address their basic needs and ensure their dignity. In this context, the use of mobile architecture through an itinerant facility emerges as an effective alternative to expand access to essential services for this population without requiring long-distance travel. From this perspective, the present work aims to develop a preliminary architectural study for a mobile facility focused on basic healthcare, culture, and leisure, specifically designed for people experiencing homelessness, using the city of Campina Grande – PB as a case study. The final product promotes social inclusion and highlights the role of the architect and urban planner in building more humane, just, and dignified cities.