CHECK OUT SOME BENEFITS THAT THE FLAMENGO STADIUM FOR THE CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO

In Carlos Vainer's text published on Juca Kfouri's Blog, the author discusses the legal and urban issues involved in the construction of Flamengo's new stadium. Vainer refers to the questions raised by Sônia Rabello, a jurist, in Diário do Rio. At the beginning of the text, Rabello is unable to clarify precisely who owns the land. It is not the Caixa Econômica Federal (CEF), but rather a Real Estate Investment Fund, supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), whose shareholder is the FGTS, managed by the CEF.

It is surprising that the ownership of the land is not explained at the beginning of the text. The obligations of an Investment Fund, created to operate in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in an urban operating area, are important information to conceptually discuss the topic in question. The lack of this clarity compromises the discussion about the legitimacy and procedures involved in the construction of the stadium.

Rabello mentions the Constitution, citing Decree-Law 3365, which defines public utility for various works, including the creation of stadiums. According to the Constitution, stadiums can be considered to be of public utility, especially when included in urbanization plans aiming for better economic use. This point strengthens the argument in favor of building the stadium, even if there are controversies regarding the ownership of the land and the role of the Investment Fund.

The text also discusses the number of stadiums in Rio de Janeiro. Currently, the city has three stadiums, and with Flamengo's new stadium, there would be four. In comparison, São Paulo has its own stadiums for each Serie A club, in addition to other relevant stadiums in the metropolitan region. This analysis suggests that the addition of a new stadium in Rio de Janeiro could be beneficial, considering demand and the need for better conditions for games.

A comparison International highlights the situation in Buenos Aires, which has 24 stadiums within Greater Buenos Aires, a region comparable in size to Rio de Janeiro. London also serves as an example, with 11 major clubs and stadiums for other sports such as rugby. These cities demonstrate that a greater number of stadiums can be viable and beneficial, as long as they are well planned and distributed.

The discussion about the location of the new stadium is crucial. The proximity between Maracanã and Flamengo's future stadium is seen by some as problematic. However, real estate expansion in Rio de Janeiro is limited, and the availability of public transport is a determining factor. Locating the stadium in central areas with good access to transport can democratize fan access and facilitate logistics on game days.

Finally, Vainer mentions activation of the stadium on days without games, an important point for the sustainability of the project. The new stadium area was unoccupied for 20 years, contaminated and abandoned. The lack of interest from the local real estate market reinforces the need for a project that brings revitalization and continuous use to the space. These urban and planning issues need to be deeply analyzed to ensure the success and acceptance of Flamengo's new stadium.