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1. Department of Design, History and Theory, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, 36036-900, Brazil;
2. Graduate Program in Urbanism, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-901, Brazil;
3. Department of Architecture and Urbanism, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, 76600-000, Brazil;
4. Graduate Program in Urbanism, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-901, Brazil;
5. Department of Design, History and Theory , Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, 36036-900, Brazil;
6. Department of Urbanism and Environment, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-901, Brazil;
7. Department of Design, Representation and Technology, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, 36036-900, Brazil;
8. Department of Design, History and Theory , Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, 36036-900, Brazil

ABSTRACT

This paper aims to discuss how the shaping of a city, Juiz de Fora, in Brazil, has resulted from the power of location of some social agents and from their disputes on the production of space. First, it introduces the concept of social production of space, emphasizing the role of social agents in urban processes. Then, it presents specific aspects of the history of Juiz de Fora: its origins and how social agents and forces have played a significant role in shaping the built environment of the city—specially represented by main streets of the city. The paper studies how the social agents, with their different visions and goals, have influenced the process of formation and development of the city. This demonstrates the complexity of the existing relationships between the built environment and the social context that is specific to the city. Different urban forces fight for city spaces, construct and modify its territory so that their needs are fulfilled. Their strength, their experiences and efforts, and their ideas of a city are inscribed in urban landscapes; in similar ways, these are revealed by the city paths we follow here.

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Social production of space, social agents, social site, constructed environment, urban history.

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