Laisa Stroher

professor

Laisa Stroher is a professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at UFRJ, known for her research on urban planning and housing issues in Rio de Janeiro. Recently, she has been in the news for her critical stance on the retrofit projects in the city, particularly questioning the focus on investment over providing long-term housing solutions. Stroher argues that many of the newly converted residential units are being designed for short-term rentals rather than permanent residences, which she believes undermines the original intent of revitalizing the urban center.