Regularization is an important step in gaining a right to the city by securing land tenure to prevent eviction and displacement. Regularization can be done collectively, to prevent community-wide displacement, or individually. While it is almost always recommended to gain collective title over individual title, whether you decide to regularize collectively or individually is up to you and your community.
If you are to regularize individually, it is important to be aware of the implications that follow reguarization and how to prevent gentrification in your neighborhood.
Different types of land title are issued for public land and for private land. Do you know which type of land you occupy? This interavtive map can help you to find out.
Find OutRegulaization can take time and resources. Do you know what to expect from the process when you regularize?
Find OutThere are many governmental and non-governmental organizations that can help you in the process of regularization.
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Gentrification can cause many negative effects in your community. Here is how you can help to keep gentrification at bay, keep your community intact, and improve your neighborhood all at the same time.
If you are thinking of regularizing individually you may want to consider recognizing your property with your local neighborhood association instead.
“Saber que tipo de cidade queremos é uma questão que não pode ser dissociada de saber que tipo de vínculos sociais, relacionamentos com a natureza, estilos de vida, tecnologias e valores estéticos nós desejamos. O direito à cidade é muito mais que a liberdade individual de ter acesso aos recursos urbanos: é um direito de mudar a nós mesmos, mudando a cidade.”
-David Harvey
