The Brazilian urban machinery: legal instruments for city management

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It is a frequent observation that Brazilian cities have grown haphazardly, without proper planning. Likewise, it is often said that Brazil's urban legislation is modern, yet translating these best practices into reality remains a challenge. However, few people actually understand how the gears of urban planning work and how these mechanisms can help guide urban centers toward a better, more sustainable future.

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Cite: Brasil, WRI . "The Brazilian urban machinery: legal instruments for city management" [A engrenagem urbana brasileira: dispositivos legais para a gestão das cidades] 04 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. (Trans. Baratto, Romullo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1114327/the-brazilian-urban-machinery-legal-instruments-for-city-management> ISSN 0719-8884
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