OCUPAR O VAZIO URBANO: UMA PROPOSTA DE REVISÃO ESTRATÉGICA PARA O PROGRAMA MINHA CASA MINHA VIDA

This article presents a critical analysis of the Minha Casa Minha Vida (PMCMV) Program and justifies a proposal for revising its operational guidelines. The study contrasts the persistent significant housing deficit in Brazil, according to data from Fundação João Pinheiro, with the alarming number of vacant urban properties identified in the 2022 IBGE Census, highlighting a profound disconnect between housing demand and the availability of built stock. It is argued that the program’s current model, predominantly focused on constructing new housing units in urban expansion areas, contributes to the underutilization of existing infrastructure, the exacerbation of socio-spatial segregation, and inefficiency in urban space management. The analysis explores the causes and implications of this urban anomaly, including real estate speculation and the insufficient application of urban planning instruments. The central strategy proposed for improving housing policy and public governance is the prioritization of utilizing existing vacant properties through public acquisition, rehabilitation, and requalification for social housing purposes. This approach aims to optimize resources, revitalize consolidated urban areas, promote social inclusion in well-located areas, and ensure the effectiveness of the social function of property, resulting in more just, efficient, and resilient cities.