Book, Contemporary Urban Design in Brazil 1/13[LS]

Contemporary Urban Design in Brazil discusses the topic in a period of overcoming the modernist paradigm and political openness, demonstrating efforts for socially and culturally engaged urbanism, and fairer cities with a better quality of life for all. After placing the reader in the context historical, social and political of contemporary urban design in Brazil, the book brings twelve case studies presented by renowned researchers who evaluate experiences in eight Brazilian capitals, grouped in order to reveal the three main trends: Late Modernism, Revitalization and Social Inclusion.