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This 10 minute documentary explores São Paulo’s experiences in banning outdoor advertising and the political maneuvers that led to the implementation and evolution of its Clean City law.
Video from pansouthproductions
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sounds like the bottom line is the mayor is more concerned with advertisers paying taxes than with visual pollution. once they pay their taxes, they’ll be allowed to put up billboards again.