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Urban development and housing initiatives in Brazil and PT

Overview

Municipalities and professional organizations in Brazil and Portugal are advancing urban development and housing initiatives.

In Brazil, local governments are launching specific housing projects, such as the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program in Laranjeiras do Sul and masonry house construction in Sena Madureira. Simultaneously, the Instituto de Arquitetos do Brasil do Distrito Federal has issued an open letter to political candidates, advocating for urban policies that address housing shortages, mobility, and territorial inequalities.

In Portugal, the municipality of Guimarães has begun work on a new public housing neighborhood under the 1.º Direito program. Complementing these local efforts, the Ordem dos Arquitectos has introduced the ‘Arquitetura Pública 2030’ agenda, which emphasizes the rehabilitation of existing buildings to improve climate resilience and energy efficiency.

Entities

Brazil · Laranjeiras do Sul · Grupo Casais · Instituto de Arquitetos do Brasil do Distrito Federal · Guimarães

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Architectural organizations propose new urban planning agendas in Portugal and Brazil

    Architectural bodies in Portugal and Brazil have launched new agendas focusing on urban rehabilitation, housing rights, and addressing territorial inequalities through sustainable planning.

  2. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Municipalities in Brazil and Portugal launch new public housing projects

    Municipalities in Brazil and Portugal are launching new public housing projects, including 200 homes in Laranjeiras do Sul, 100 in Sena Madureira, and 75 in Guimarães.

Sources

ac24horas.com · aquiacontece.com.br · brasildefato.com.br · cantuemfoco.com.br · edificioseenergia.pt · maisguimaraes.pt · odia.ig.com.br · ogirassol.com.br