says, “is that all these investments are being made at
“The port area was neglected for 70 years. The Porto
the same time. There are 10,000 people at work in the
Maravilha project has come to the rescue in a serious
downtown area building new roads, redirecting and re-
and professional way.”
furbishing others, working underground, digging tunnels, and remodeling the entire sewer, water, drainage
Jobsites everywhere
and telecommunications system in the region. Rio has
All the work being done in downtown Rio – which is
not seen this much activity in a very long time.”
also helping prepare the city to host the 2016 Olympics
Although the center of their city has become a huge
and the closing game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup – was
construction site, Rio’s residents are handling the in-
made possible by a Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
conveniences without complaint. Quite the opposite, in
focused on the execution of works
fact, because they know very well what it signifies. Gaand Friends of the Saúde Neighborhood, approves:
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briel Catarino, founder of the Association of Residents
and services in the region. The
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Rio de Janeiro
Regenerating Rio’s docklands
Rio de Janeiro
Area covered:
490 hectares Rehabilitating and expanding roadways Installing an LRV (Light Rail Vehicle) system New sewer, water, power and gas lines Public lighting and storm drains Guanabara Bay rig
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New telecommunications system
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Center
Santos Dumont Airport
Integrating the docklands into the Center Installing a Light Rail Vehicle system informa
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