With a population of 12.33 million, Sao Paulo is Brazil's largest, and the world's 20th most populous city . The city has the largest economy by GDP in Latin America, representing 10.7% of Brazil's GDP. It has a GDP per capita of US$24,317. The city is known to be incredibly culturally vibrant and a melting pot of various ethnic diasporas. Key industries include financial services, information and communications technology, oil and natural gas, the green economy and automotives.
Over the past few decades, the city has taken a proactive approach to improve air quality by implementing various measures from controlling sulphur dioxide pollution from industrial sites, to delineating standards for cleaner vehicles and fuels. The city has also reshaped public transport by pioneering eco-mobility in the nation by prioritizing bus fleet electrification, building new bus corridors and implementing bicycle lanes.
The city has the opportunity to increase Liveability and Loveability by improving a few key areas. By taking an inclusive city planning approach, Sao Paulo can create much safer neighbourhoods enabling better integration of communities, improved vibrancy, and creating family-friendly environments.
