Requalificação urbana de uma parte do bairro Aeroporto A

Abstract

Informal settlements are a striking reality in African cities, reflecting rapid urbanization processes often not accompanied by adequate planning. In Maputo, these settlements occupy a significant portion of the urban territory and are characterized by high population density, precarious housing conditions, lack of basic infrastructure, and limited access to urban services.

In this context, the present Final Degree Project aims at the urban upgrading of Bairro Aeroporto A, located in the city of Maputo. The proposal arises from the need to intervene in a territory marked by a strong presence of informal occupations and various urban shortcomings. The study follows a methodology divided into three main phases: the preparatory phase (theme definition and literature review), the data collection and analysis phase (compilation, mapping, and interpretation of data), and the urban design phase (development of the intervention proposal). Different territorial scales were analyzed, from the Maputo Metropolitan Area to the specific intervention area, allowing an understanding of the contrasts between formal and informal areas, as well as the unequal distribution of urban services. The final proposal seeks to improve the living conditions of the local population through integrated and sustainable urban solutions, inspired by principles of contemporary African architecture.