Matheus Barros

Matheus Barros | Prefeitura do Município de Maringá Maringá, Brazil

Biography

Sessions

15:45h

Thematic Roundtable | | HOWS BARCELONA | Housing - Urban Planning & Land Policy

Can Densification Deliver Without Displacing?

Rogier van den Berg WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities Global Director Speaker

David Martínez Ajuntament de Barcelona Head of Urban Planning Speaker

Rebecca Cavicchia Nordregio Senior Research Fellow Moderator

Laura Lieto City of Naples Deputy Mayor, Councillor for Urban Planning Speaker

Matheus Barros Prefeitura do Município de Maringá Secretary of Urban Planning and Housing (Seurbh) Speaker

#Densification, #Mixed Use Developments, #Right to the City, #Spatial Planning, #Urban Regeneration, #Vulnerable Neighborhoods

2026-11-04 15:45 2026-11-04 16:30 Europe/Madrid Can Densification Deliver Without Displacing?

Growing housing supply does not always mean expanding cities outward. Densification and mixed-use development can help cities make better use of land, expand housing options, and create more liveable neighbourhoods, but denser cities are not automatically more equitable. If not carefully planned, intensification can accelerate displacement, strain public services, and generate social tensions in existing communities. The session will explore what successful densification looks like in practice, and how cities can integrate affordable housing, public space, and essential services into denser development patterns while maintaining social cohesion and neighbourhood stability.

Stage: HOWS Barcelona

Wed 4

15:45h - 16:30h Stage: HOWS Barcelona All Passes

09:50h

Powered by the Smart City Expo World Congress: A Global Network Transforming Cities

Keith A. James City of West Palm Beach Mayor Speaker

Andrea Urdampilleta Fira de Barcelona Internacional International Event Director Moderator

Fèlix Larrosa City Council of Lleida Mayor Speaker

Matheus Barros Prefeitura do Município de Maringá Secretary of Urban Planning and Housing (Seurbh) Speaker

Letícia Justus Curitiba Agency for Development and Innovation President Speaker

Felipe Peixoto Niterói City Hall Executive Secretary Speaker

Alejandro Salazar Secretariat of Economic Development Cali Tech Hub Coordinator Speaker

Bernardo Abruzzese Government of the Province of Santiago del Estero Secretary of the Official Representation in Buenos Aires Speaker

Nicole Sáez Pañero Santiago Regional Government General Manager, Regional Development Corporation Speaker

Manuel Redondo Pronus Presidente Speaker

#Alliances, #City-to-city Cooperation, #Innovation Ecosystems, #Local Economic Development, #Multi-stakeholder

2026-11-05 09:50 2026-11-05 10:50 Europe/Madrid Powered by the Smart City Expo World Congress: A Global Network Transforming Cities

Smart City Expo is an ongoing conversation, with different editions taking around the world throughout the year. The ideas, discussions, meetings, and business opportunities happening in Barcelona this week will continue and expand with abroad editions that will take root in their own local contexts. This session brings together hosts of upcoming editions to share how they’re turning ideas into action, using their events to spark innovation and drive real impact in their cities.

Main Stage

Thu 5

09:50h - 10:50h Main Stage Visitor Pass not allowed