Cidade Universitária to Receive a New CMEI 473f6p

• Facility will serve up to 600 children in fully equipped, purpose-designed spaces
• Project includes an educational garden, medical and dental offices, and a vaccination room

Maceió, May 15, 2025 - Construction has begun on a new Municipal Early Childhood Education Center (CMEI) in the Cidade Universitária neighborhood. The equipment is part of the Socio-Urban Action Plan (PAS) and is part of the social policies and vulnerability reduction axis. 1b5d26

With a total built area of 3,700 m² , the new unit will accommodate up to 600 children aged 0 to 5 and will be fully equipped. In addition to classrooms, reading rooms, nursery facilities, patios, a sports court, and a cafeteria, the project also includes an educational garden, medical and dental care offices, a vaccination room, and spaces for cultural and recreational activities, such as a mini running track.

All areas have been designed with accessibility in mind, featuring ramps, tactile flooring, and spaces adapted for individuals with disabilities.

Scheduled for completion by the end of this year, the project follows the guidelines established by the Ministry of Education and was adapted to meet local needs with input from Maceió's municipal experts.

Other PAS projects

Two additional projects under the Social Advancement Program (PAS) are currently underway. In the same neighborhood, Cidade Universitária, a new Psychosocial Care Center AD III (CAPS AD III) is being built, with a total area of 694 m ² . Designed to provide specialized care in mental health and substance abuse, the facility will be able to assist up to 45 patients per day.

Meanwhile, in Bebedouro, renovation work is in progress to establish a new Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS). Spanning 775 m ² , the facility will also be fully equipped and will feature dedicated spaces for services such as the Single Registry (CadÚnico) and the Flexal Space.

About PAS

Measures to repair, mitigate, or compensate for the impacts of displacement in the neighborhoods of Pinheiro, Mutange, Bebedouro, Bom Parto, and Farol are established under the Socio-Environmental Agreement, signed in December 2020 by the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) and Braskem, with the participation of the State Public Prosecutor's Office (MPE) and the of the Municipality of Maceió.

The Socio-Urban Action Plan includes more than 40 initiatives, ranging from the construction or renovation of daycare centers, markets, public squares, and health units to broader actions in the cultural, social, economic, and urban development fields. Some of the actions are executed by the company; others by Maceió's local government. The budget, as funded by Braskem, is BRL 198 million, updated annually.

The plan is organized into four key areas: social policies and reduction of vulnerabilities; economic activity, work, and income; urban and environmental qualification; and preservation of culture and memory.