Centro de Manaus em disputa: políticas públicas de requalificação e os desafios do comércio informal no espaço público

Abstract

This applied and qualitative research investigates the impact of recent urban interventions carried out by the municipal government of Manaus, particularly the Mutirão no Centro program, on the daily routine of informal workers in the Historic Center. The study focused on three streets (Guilherme Moreira, Marcílio Dias, and Doutor Moreira) and used semi structured interviews with eighteen workers, complemented by field research. Content Analysis based on Bardin supported the interpretation of perceptions, motivations, and experiences related to inspection practices and the effects of public actions. The results indicate insufficient dialogue, limited communication, and a lack of concrete benefits for informal commerce. It is concluded that the requalification policies prioritize aesthetic order and control, reinforcing historical tensions and disregarding the socioeconomic role of these workers in the urban dynamics of the city center.