Democracia y diseños institucionales participativos en las políticas urbanas: estudio de la experiencia brasilera contemporánea

Abstract

This article provides an analysis of participatory institutions created in the local context during recent decades in Brazil in the context of urban politics. First, it describes the fundamental norms associated with democracy and participatory institutions and approach the role of institutional designs, their variations and potential for democratic radicalization. Then, urban politics are contextualized, pointing out the new legal frameworks that require participation and focusing on the design of institutions in this respect. Next, the article analyze key elements in participatory designs, comparing councils, conferences, participatory budgets and participation in master plans, questioning their reach and potential for democratization. (English) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]