The deadline to submit projects for the adoption of areas under the José Loureiro da Silva viaduct, in the Historic Center, and the José Eduardo Utzig viaduct, in the São João neighborhood, has been extended to October 21, 2026. The proposal combines maintenance and conservation of public space with the possibility of installing a commercial, service or leisure activity without paying rent for the adopted area, provided that the public call rules and applicable licensing requirements are met.
For anyone planning to apply, the key point is not to treat the deadline extension notice as a substitute for the edital, the official public call document. The City of Porto Alegre states the new deadline and summarizes the available areas and evaluation criteria, but documentation, project format and conditions of use must be checked in the edital and its annexes. The Municipal Partnerships Secretariat notice about the extension should be read together with the specific pages for the José Loureiro da Silva viaduct and the José Eduardo Utzig viaduct.
Which areas are available
| Viaduct | Location stated by the city | Available area | Indicated capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| José Loureiro da Silva | Between Salgado Filho and João Pessoa avenues, Historic Center | Approximately 95 m² | One operation in the space, according to the edital |
| José Eduardo Utzig | Benjamin Constant Avenue, 3rd Perimetral, São João neighborhood | Two areas, about 1,180 m² and 360 m² | Up to two businesses, according to the municipal notice |
The three areas should not be treated as equivalent spaces. Size, possible layout, pedestrian circulation, access and maintenance duties vary. Before designing the business or activity, applicants should check the Annex II area identification document for the relevant edital because it defines the section actually offered for adoption.
Who can submit a proposal
Under the 2026 edital for the José Loureiro da Silva viaduct, participation is open to any citizen, company or civil society organization that submits the required documentation. Applicants may participate individually or as a group. For a group, the edital requires a formation declaration, appointment of a leader responsible for implementation and communication with the city, and documents from all members.
This wording is broader than the term “shopkeepers” used in the summary of the municipal news release. Anyone interested in the José Eduardo Utzig viaduct should therefore also check its specific edital and annexes rather than assume that eligibility is limited to commercial companies.
Basic documents listed in the Loureiro edital include:
- for an individual, an identity document and proof of CPF registration;
- for a legal entity, proof of CNPJ registration;
- for a group, the members' documents and the formation declaration required by Annex I;
- if the proposal is signed by an attorney or authorized representative, the power of attorney or proof of representation authority required by the edital.
What type of use can be proposed
Adoption is not simply permission to install a business. The project must provide for maintenance of the public space and may add activities compatible with municipal rules. The city's latest notice mentions commerce, services and leisure. The Loureiro edital also allows nonprofit activities of collective, sociocultural, educational, health, sports, recreational or leisure interest, as well as economic commercial and service activities.
Commercial or service uses may include a fixed point. The city states that the businesses must operate from removable structures such as containers. The Loureiro edital adds that, when the activity takes place in an enclosed space, the structure must be removable and, for commercial activity, an accessible restroom for wheelchair users is required.
The open space remains public. The edital states that access to and use of the common area cannot depend on purchasing products or services from the adopter. The nature of the public asset may not be changed. Licenses and authorizations required for operation are the adopter's responsibility.
What the project needs to show
A competitive project needs more than a business idea. Under the Loureiro edital, the proposal must clearly describe the concept, materials, techniques and equipment, the nature of the services, estimated investment, intended term and proposed counterpart. A Work Plan and Implementation Schedule are also required, along with estimated investment and maintenance amounts.
In practical terms, the material should allow the evaluation committee to understand what will be installed, how the space will be cared for, how long implementation will take, what the maintenance routine will be and how the proposed use improves the site for the public. The schedule may provide for implementation in stages, but execution must follow the project approved by the city.
How to submit the proposal by October 21
The Municipal Partnerships Secretariat provides two submission channels:
- by email: apoiepoa@portoalegre.rs.gov.br;
- in person: Municipal Partnerships Secretariat, Rua General João Manoel, 157, 13th floor, Historic Center, Porto Alegre.
The base Loureiro edital required a specific email subject and placed responsibility on the applicant to confirm receipt. Because the timetable has been extended more than once, applicants should use the latest extension notice to confirm the current date and check whether the submission time or procedure changed. The municipal notice currently published sets October 21, 2026 as the new deadline.
To reduce the risk of disqualification, the submission should include the signed project and all annexes and documents required for the applicant type. Anyone submitting in person should follow the address and room information in the updated edital.
How proposals will be evaluated
The City of Porto Alegre lists seven evaluation criteria:
- technical feasibility;
- social, urban and public safety impact;
- speed in implementing the proposed counterparts;
- economic and financial sustainability;
- degree of innovation;
- commitment to maintaining the space;
- the applicant's previous experience.
In the Loureiro edital, selection is carried out by an evaluation committee with representatives from several municipal bodies. Ranking is based on the scoring set out in the Annex III evaluation criteria. This means an attractive commercial concept alone is not enough. The proposal must also demonstrate feasibility, implementation and maintenance capacity, public benefit and compliance with urban and safety requirements.
How long the adoption lasts
The city's latest notice summarizes the adoptions as lasting four years, with the possibility of renewal for the same period. The Loureiro edital contains wording that allows a term of one to four years from the signature of the Adoption Agreement, also renewable if both sides are interested. Because these formulations differ, applicants should treat the specific edital, its extension notices and the final Adoption Agreement as the binding documents.
During the term, implementation, maintenance and management costs assumed in the proposal are the adopter's responsibility. The edital also provides for an annual report on improvements and places responsibility for obtaining required licenses on the adopter.
Checklist before filing
- confirm which of the three areas the proposal covers and review the corresponding Annex II;
- read the specific Loureiro or Utzig edital and the latest extension notice;
- prepare ID and CPF, CNPJ or group documents, as applicable;
- include the group formation declaration and identify the leader when applicable;
- attach a power of attorney or proof of representation authority if required;
- present the concept, materials, equipment, services, investments, counterparts, work plan and schedule;
- check Annex III for criteria, weights and documentation that affect scoring;
- confirm accessibility, removable structure, licensing and maintenance requirements;
- submit through the correct channel by October 21 and keep proof of filing or receipt.
The opportunity for the applicant is to operate an activity compatible with the space without paying rent, but the counterpart is a concrete obligation to conserve and improve the public area. The decision to apply should therefore be based on the full cost of implementation and maintenance, not only on the commercial potential of the location.
