Social infrastructures supporting proximity and cohesion in the transformation of Mooca

Journal title TERRITORIO
Author/s Stefania Sabatinelli
Publishing Year 2026 Issue 2025/112-113
Language English Pages 6 P. 63-68 File size 276 KB
DOI 10.3280/TR2025-112006
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In contemporary cities certain places stand out for their potential as elements of social infrastructure. Cultural and recreational facilities as well as commercial establishments support residents’ everyday activities at a local, proximitybased scale. In doing so, they contribute to foster the development and maintenance of social interactions, preserve the neighbourhood’s historical memory, and enable forms of local solidarity to emerge. This article seeks to explore some of the places that may play a role in supporting proximity, accessibility, and social cohesion on the backdrop of the profound urban transformations underway in the Mooca district.

Keywords: social infrastructures; São Paulo; proximity

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Stefania Sabatinelli, Social infrastructures supporting proximity and cohesion in the transformation of Mooca in "TERRITORIO" 112-113/2025, pp 63-68, DOI: 10.3280/TR2025-112006