Tenements in downtown São Paulo: an analysis in light of census data
Keywords:
tenements, social housing, tenement areas, Downtown, São PauloAbstract
This article addresses the issue of tenements in downtown São Paulo, a historical problem that, although dating back to the origins of working-class housing in the city, persists as a form of dwelling in the central area. The analysis, based on data from the 2010 and 2022 Population Censuses, focuses on the current dynamics of tenements, highlighting
the persistence of tenement areas in regions – such as Brás, Luz, Glicério, Bexiga, and Barra Funda – where historically recognized popular territories already existed. It can be observed that the massive activity of the residential real estate market in the city center, especially since 2013, is related to the reduction of tenements in areas where the market is most active - mainly in República, Consolação, Barra Funda, and Mooca.
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