Recovery of the São Brás Market
City: Belém
Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Type of activity
Best Practice, Policies
Topics
Creative Economy, Cultural Identity, Economic Development, Education, Food Security and Food Justice, Policies, Sustainability, Tourism, Traditional Knowledge
Start Date
2023-01-27
End Date
2024-12-31
Connection to other Creative Fields
Craft & Folk Arts, Design
SDGs
End poverty in all its forms everywhere, Zero Hunger, Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, Ensure access to water and sanitation for all, Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, Reduce inequality within and among countries, Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, Conserving life on land, Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies, Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Recovery and re-adaptation of the historic São Brás Market in Belém, built at the beginning of the 20th century, mixing elements of art nouveau and neoclassical styles, with sculptural details also in iron and decorative tiles. The new Market will strengthen the local economy, as a new and modern tourist, gastronomic and cultural complex with an economically and environmentally sustainable vision.
Expected outcomes: Provide the City with a renewed Market, prepared to offer residents and visitors regional products and services in a very pleasant and comfortable location, with strict attention to sustainability.
Target Audience: Residents, Visitors
Partner: Government, Private sector, Universities and research centres.
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