São Luís, MA
Municipality in Maranhão
Brazil
São Luís, MA evaluates public spaces throughout the city for its Digital Square Pilot Project
The city's innovation and IT teams are analyzing data from parks and squares to maximize its connectivity investment. This analysis includes each neighborhood's average income, population density, and concentration of schools. The selected public space will pilot free Wi-Fi hotspots ahead of a broader rollout to neighborhoods with limited connectivity. Municipal leaders improve at-home productivity and anticipate smart city technologies with the Digital Square Pilot Project.
São Luís, MA
Brazil
São Luís, MA converts litter-ridden public lots into green spaces with Ponto Limpo program
A litter hotspot in the Caratatiua area was cleared by the city's waste collection team. Construction fill and organic fertilizer from the Ribeira Environmental Center were applied to the soil. New grass, plants, and signage discourage future littering by educating the public about the benefits of green spaces. City officials will convert 42 medians and roadside lots with frequent litter complaints into clean spots.
São Luís, MA
Brazil