The Rio de Janeiro City Hall has unveiled plans for an urban revitalization project focusing on Carioca Street in the city’s downtown area. The initiative seeks to boost Carioca Street’s appeal, activate historic buildings, and create a tourist spot through a “Revived Beer Street.” The project introduces craft breweries, shops, wider sidewalks, reduced lanes, and […]
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