A implementação do PAC cidades históricas em Sobral - CE: análise documental, projetual e reflexões sobre a gestão do patrimônio

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the public policy of the Growth Acceleration Program – Historic Cities (PAC-CH) through the case study of the municipality of Sobral, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Created in 2009 by the Federal Government, the PAC-CH sought to articulate cultural heritage preservation actions with urban development initiatives, promoting investments in cities with recognized historical and symbolic value. The research is based on the understanding that, despite its innovative proposal and the expansion of the territorial scope in relation to previous policies, the program faced significant structural and operational challenges during its implementation, particularly within the sphere of local management. Drawing on the author’s experience as a municipal manager involved in the execution of the program in Sobral, the study discusses obstacles such as bureaucratic delays, difficulties in coordination among different levels of government, and the limitations of municipal institutional capacity. It also reflects on the contradictions between the declared objectives of the policy and its actual results, especially regarding the execution of construction works and the prioritization of structuring actions. The methodological approach combines bibliographic review, documentary analysis, and the collection of empirical data related to the implementation of the PAC-CH in Sobral, enabling a critical examination of the local unfoldings of a national policy. Finally, the study seeks to contribute to the debate on the effectiveness of heritage preservation policies in Brazil, highlighting the role of public management as a key element for the materialization of actions aimed at protecting cultural heritage.