As citizens, we are entitled to many rights. The deep mobilization on the part of social movements, architects, urbanists, engineers, lawyers, universities and municipal technicians in the years that followed the military dictatorship culminated in the inclusion of the very right to the city in our Constitution. However, other than rights (which you can find in this page), as citizens we also have responsibilities. When it comes to our cities and public spaces, we are responsible for our acts, for how we treat space and neighbors. As a collective creation, the city is ultimately a reflection of our attitudes and relations.

IMPORTANT LAWS

Portaria 314/Iphan: Preservation of Brasilia’s urban complex, with established definitions and criteria by the Ministry of Culture and National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage, based on the 4 scales previously defined by Lucio Costa.

Lei Orgânica do DF: Organizes the powers of the Federal District, establishes its responsibilities, and gives other measures (The major law of a municipality or the Federal District;The law that regulates the functioning of a specific category of some of the powers (Organic Law of the National Judiciary, Organic Law of the Public Prosecutor's Office, etc.)

Lei 448/93: provides for the adoption of squares, public gardens and roundabouts, by entities and companies.

Decreto 17.079/95: provides for charging for the use of public areas in the Federal District.

Lei 2.105/98: Current Building Code for the Federal District, which among many things, provides for temporary construction in public space (requiring authorization from Regional Administrational and payment)

Lei 10.257/2001: Estatuto da Cidade: Establishes general guidelines for urban policy and guarantees the right to the city and the right for democratic governance through participation. This law also guarantees the provision of urban and community ammenities, transportation and public services, according to the population's needs and local characteristics.

Lei 10.406/2002, Civil Code: Among many things, defines that public space such as streets, roads and squares are of common use of the people.

Lei 3.024/2002: Institutes an incentive for cultural shows and events with artists from the Federal District.

Lei 4.201/2008: Provides for the permitting of economic and non-profit (permanent and temporary) activities in private and public spaces.

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