Alto da paz: estudo de caso sobre direito à moradia e remoções forçadas

Abstract

This work concerns the human right to adequate housing as a fundamental part of the inherent right to the human dignity. It analyzes the relevance of the right to adequate housin as a social right and, therefore, a fundamental condition that leads to the consolidation of brazilian democracy, just like the approach from the international treaties about Human Rights as well as others international documents regarding this fundamental right. Contextualizes this right inside of the capitalist structure that appropriates of the cities producing a lot of violations and difficulties of in it's implementation. It will discuss the action of the real estate market regarding to the process of gentrification and segregation of vulnerable communities, writing critics to the state position that helps the enterprises to profit in disrespect of some human rights. Presents the notion of right to the city connected to the popular participation and the deepening of the democratic management of the cities. Finally, analyzes critically some aspects of the urban project as well as the process that led to the forced eviction of Comunidade Alto da Paz, in Fortaleza.