Protocol of Intent, signed between the Catholic University of Santos and the Institute for Applied Economic Research – IPEA, in 2019, through theCities Environmental Law Research Group, aiming at the implementation of joint actions to ensure the realization of studies and research of mutual interest, especially regarding issues concerning the Metropolitan Governance Project in Brazil, 5th stage – Work Plan 2019-2020. This partnership also involves the Research Group Socio-spatial Observatory of Baixada Santista, oftheGraduationcourseArchitectureandUrbanismattheCatholicUniversityof Santos.