At the LASA 2026 International Congress in Paris, Dr. Janice Perlman presented on "The Impact of Brazil's 1985 Transition from Dictatorship to Democracy." Her presentation explored the lasting impact of Brazil's democratic transition on urban development, governance, and public policy. Dr. Perlman also served as the Commentator on a panel focused on 20th Century [...]

Part I: Rio de Janeiro ENCONTRO INTERNATIONAL DA FAVELA – Rio de Janeiro, March 17-19 Co-organized by the Mega-Cities Project  Sponsored by Director of State “Integrated City” program, Ruth Jurberg + The Brazilian Institute of Architects, Marcela Alba +Sergio Magalhaes  Opening Keynote -Guanabara Palace, Janice and Santiago Uribe- fm Medellin  Site Visit to Museum [...]

Bringing together international & local policymakers, architects, academics & community leaders. Opening keynotes, site visits, hand-on workshop & round-table discussion – closing Award Ceremony. Excited about being one of the opening keynote speakers at the Guanabara Palace!