Implementing Progressive Planning in Niterói, Brazil, Where Rhetoric Meets Practice

While Brazilian cities are popularly characterized by their inequality, Brazil is also known for its progressive national urban policies. This talk explores the contrast between these progressive ideals and how they play out in practice. On the ground, how do power relations and the organization of civil society influence participatory and socially-just planning? Dr. Abigail Friendly looks at this question through the case of the 2001 Statute of the City, and its implementation in Niterói, Brazil.