The tragedy of Vila Socó epitomizes the socio-environmental repercussions of rapid industrialization in Cubatão. Beginning in the 1940s with the construction of the Anchieta highway, the city experienced an ...The tragedy of Vila Socó epitomizes the socio-environmental repercussions of rapid industrialization in Cubatão. Beginning in the 1940s with the construction of the Anchieta highway, the city experienced an influx of migrants drawn by burgeoning industries, leading to unplanned urban growth and the emergence of vulnerable communities like Vila Socó. This article examines the interconnected factors—such as demographic shifts, inadequate planning, and regulatory oversight—that culminated in the devastating fire of 1984, claiming numerous lives and highlighting systemic failures. Utilizing the Haddon Matrix, this study dissects the Vila Socó incident, emphasizing the roles of human error, infrastructure integrity, and socio-economic disparities in disaster causation. By contextualizing the tragedy within Cubatão’s industrial trajectory, it underscores the urgent need for comprehensive risk assessment and proactive mitigation strategies in rapidly developing regions globally. Beyond its immediate focus, this work offers broader insights into the dynamics of industrial disasters and their socio-economic implications. As pipelines continue to play a vital role in global energy infrastructure, the lessons drawn from Vila Socó’s tragedy resonate deeply, emphasizing the imperative of robust safety protocols and accountable governance to prevent similar catastrophes in the future.展开更多
Recently,the restoration work of Vila Itororó-an architectural complex in central São Paulo,built around the 1920s,has been carried out,enabling applied field research for restoration as well as for historic...Recently,the restoration work of Vila Itororó-an architectural complex in central São Paulo,built around the 1920s,has been carried out,enabling applied field research for restoration as well as for historical perspective of the social and cultural development that took place at Vila Itororó.Alongside the restoration work,a cultural centre has been installed on the site,embracing the opportunities of creating a new agenda for Vila Itororówith the community while the restoration takes place.Through this,Vila Itororóhas been able to bring the discussion and practise of restoration closer to the civil society,reaching a public beyond the academic circles.The rich environment produced by these efforts has allowed for an outlet of publications and discussions regarding issues that range from architectural prospection to the role that heritage can play with our society in the city of the 21st century.This paper intends to present some of these discussions,their origins,insights and other findings that this experience has fostered.展开更多
文摘The tragedy of Vila Socó epitomizes the socio-environmental repercussions of rapid industrialization in Cubatão. Beginning in the 1940s with the construction of the Anchieta highway, the city experienced an influx of migrants drawn by burgeoning industries, leading to unplanned urban growth and the emergence of vulnerable communities like Vila Socó. This article examines the interconnected factors—such as demographic shifts, inadequate planning, and regulatory oversight—that culminated in the devastating fire of 1984, claiming numerous lives and highlighting systemic failures. Utilizing the Haddon Matrix, this study dissects the Vila Socó incident, emphasizing the roles of human error, infrastructure integrity, and socio-economic disparities in disaster causation. By contextualizing the tragedy within Cubatão’s industrial trajectory, it underscores the urgent need for comprehensive risk assessment and proactive mitigation strategies in rapidly developing regions globally. Beyond its immediate focus, this work offers broader insights into the dynamics of industrial disasters and their socio-economic implications. As pipelines continue to play a vital role in global energy infrastructure, the lessons drawn from Vila Socó’s tragedy resonate deeply, emphasizing the imperative of robust safety protocols and accountable governance to prevent similar catastrophes in the future.
文摘Recently,the restoration work of Vila Itororó-an architectural complex in central São Paulo,built around the 1920s,has been carried out,enabling applied field research for restoration as well as for historical perspective of the social and cultural development that took place at Vila Itororó.Alongside the restoration work,a cultural centre has been installed on the site,embracing the opportunities of creating a new agenda for Vila Itororówith the community while the restoration takes place.Through this,Vila Itororóhas been able to bring the discussion and practise of restoration closer to the civil society,reaching a public beyond the academic circles.The rich environment produced by these efforts has allowed for an outlet of publications and discussions regarding issues that range from architectural prospection to the role that heritage can play with our society in the city of the 21st century.This paper intends to present some of these discussions,their origins,insights and other findings that this experience has fostered.
