Incorporadoras imobiliárias e seus impactos na zona da Leopoldina : o caso do condomínio Clube Viva Penha

Abstract

This study examines the impact of the transition from small to large real estate developers in Zona da Leopoldina, located in the northern area of Rio de Janeiro City, particularly focusing on the case of the PDG/Calçada entrepreneur and the transformation of the Cortume Carioca leather factory site into the Condomínio Clube Viva Penha. The region has witnessed a significant shift towards large-scale developments, triggering real estate speculation and profound transformations in the local socio-spatial fabric. The article investigates the effects of this process, highlighting issues such as gentrification, changes in housing and social patterns, and analyzing the economic and political dynamics that have influenced this transition.