Montevideo's former La Aurora factory to become housing after farewell visit

The Intendencia de Montevideo (IMM) has taken a significant step towards addressing housing needs and preserving historical memory by organizing a visit to the former La Aurora factory. This site, located at Uruguayana and Zufriategui, is slated for transformation into much-needed housing.

For years, from 1978 to 1995, this factory served as a temporary home for hundreds of families. It played a crucial role in housing the Afro-descendant community displaced from the conventillos Medio Mundo and Ansina, offering them a refuge during a difficult period. The building also served as the Hogar Uruguayana, also known as Hogar Martínez Reina, one of several emergency housing solutions established by the IMM.

This visit, organized by the Observatory of Settlements and members of the Municipal Council of Municipality C, was a poignant farewell. It allowed former residents to revisit the place that provided them shelter and to share their experiences before the construction of the new housing complex begins. This initiative is part of the IMM's broader project, 'Memorias Urbanas desde las Periferias,' which aims to systematically document and preserve the housing histories and struggles of Montevideo's marginalized sectors.