Revised zoning corridors and a expanded BRT network are expected to push affordable housing construction toward the city's periphery, raising questions about whether poorer residents will gain access to jobs or simply be pushed further from them.
By São Paulo Policy Desk · 4 July 2026 · 4 min read
A sweeping set of education policy changes taking effect across São Paulo state in the second half of 2026 will alter classroom hours, teacher hiring, and university entrance pathways for millions of students.
By São Paulo Policy Desk · 4 July 2026 · 3 min read
A package of municipal environmental programs now rolling out across São Paulo's 96 subprefectures is reshaping how residents access waste collection, green spaces, and clean-energy community services.
By São Paulo Policy Desk · 4 July 2026 · 3 min read
A new municipal and state co-investment package is directing the bulk of its spending to outer districts, with consequences for bus routes, health posts and formal employment in areas that have historically received the least.
By São Paulo Policy Desk · 4 July 2026 · 3 min read
