São Paulo Taps Its Richest District to Remake a Favela
São Paulo will use Faria Lima development fees to open 17.8 km of streets, build a 7,500 m² cultural pavilion,...
June 21, 2026Topic
Urban Development
What Is a Favela, Really? Inside Brazil’s Hillside Communities
Favela meaning, explained: Brazil counts 12,348 favelas and urban communities where about 17 million people live, with a history all...
May 20, 2026
Study Shows Capacity for 150,000 Residential Properties in Rio’s Centro
Studies show a significant amount of space where residential properties could be developed in the city’s Centro area.
December 28, 2016
New Education Center Opens in Rio’s Bairro Carioca
The Barrio Carioca condominium represents part of the city's efforts of urban transformation in anticipation of the Olympic and Paralympics...
June 17, 2014