Nearly a decade after the plan was first developed, the Butantã neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil has opened a new cycle path. Separated from the road, the new path is safe, comfortable, and accessible. The path is part of the growing network of cycle lanes in São Paulo which are helping to make the city more…
Urban planning is about choices. With limited area, how street space is allocated can send a powerful signal about the city’s priorities. In steps large and small, São Paulo, Brazil is making the statement that the city is for pedestrians, not cars. Most recently, Mayor Haddad signed legislation expanding parklets in the city, small ‘sidewalk…