# Urban development and housing initiatives in Brazil and PT > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urban-development-and-housing-initiatives-in-brazil-and-pt > Updated: 2026-09-30T19:29:09.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/architectural-organizations-propose-new-urban-planning-agendas-in-portugal-and-brazil ### 2026-09-29: 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipalities-in-brazil-and-portugal-launch-new-public-housing-projects --- Cite as: Urban development and housing initiatives in Brazil and PT. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/urban-development-and-housing-initiatives-in-brazil-and-pt