O verde, o rio e a valorização imobiliária no Braço de Prata/Matinha, Lisboa (Portugal): um exemplo de gentrificação verde

Wendel Henrique Baumgartner

Authors

Wendel Henrique Baumgartner Universidade Federal da Bahia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2270-639X

Keywords:

green gentrification, real estate development, Lisbon, Eastern Riverfront Park, Braço de Prata/Matinha

Abstract

The relations between the city and nature in socially produced space are full of contradictions and conflicts intrinsic to the capitalist mode of production. The distribution, consumption, and appreciation, as well as the uses and appropriations of elements associated with nature, are different and unequal among the different inhabitants of cities depending on income, age, race, ethnicity, class, and place of residence. In Lisbon, the material nature (green spaces and the Tagus River); the presentation and preparation as a green city; the discourse and several sustainability actions; the local and metropolitan greening plans (from the public authorities to the real estate agents) have been generating a favorable environment for the incorporation of these elements in real estate products, which are highly valued. Through a qualitative study involving bibliographical research, data analysis on real estate dynamics, and fieldwork in a study area located in Braço de Prata/Matinha, on the riverfront of the Marvila district, it was possible to identify a process of green gentrification. Green gentrification excludes current residents of the locality from the possibilities of a life close to the greenery (Parque Ribeirinho do Oriente/ Eastern Riverfront Park) and the Tagus, following the increase of housing prices in the area due to the valorization of environmental amenities.

Author Biography

Wendel Henrique Baumgartner, Universidade Federal da Bahia

Professor of Urban Geography at the Department of Geography and Post-Graduation Program (Master and Doctorate) of the Federal University of Bahia – UFBA, with Graduation(1997), Master (2000) and Doctorate (2004) degrees in Geography by the State University of São Paulo – UNESP (Recognized by the University of Porto/Portugal). He has experience in Urban Geography and is author of many papers, chapter of books and books, focusing different aspects in the production and use of urban. Actually, the main research is focusing on the relations cities-nature, and the challenges to the production of urban space in Latin-American cities, highlighting the topic of the nature-based solutions and spatial/territorial justice. He had a post-doctorate from the University of Passau (Germany, 2010/2011). He has been a consultant for graduation course evaluation to the Brazilian Ministry of Education since 2007.

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