This article from Valor Econômico examines how major Brazilian capitals, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, and Fortaleza, are revising their master plans to encourage higher-density development around public transport corridors. Supported by the C40 network, these cities are promoting urban regeneration, mixed-use neighborhoods, and fiscal incentives to reduce urban sprawl, strengthen climate resilience, and bring housing, jobs, and services closer together.

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