João Pessoa launches a slate of municipal projects spanning roads, health, culture and digital innovation
The João Pessoa municipal government intensified its "tapa‑buraco" operation, deploying crews to repair potholes, drainage and street lighting in 48 neighbourhoods to reduce flood risk during the rainy season.
The city’s health department began the "Julho Neon" oral‑health campaign, providing free dental kits, education and specialist talks at health units across the city for children, seniors and hospital patients.
Mayor Leo Bezerra inaugurated a new, modern headquarters for the Câmara Municipal in the historic centre, a four‑storey building with 36 councilor offices, a larger plenary hall, sustainable features and restored historic ruins.
A second edition of the Forum of Digital and Intelligent Cities is scheduled for 9 July, with the mayor opening the event to showcase João Pessoa’s smart‑city initiatives and to award innovative municipal projects.
The first city‑wide Ecoponto opened in the Valentina Figueiredo neighbourhood, allowing residents to weigh recyclable material and receive immediate payment via Pix, linking waste collection to direct income.
Free training courses in gastronomy and cut‑and‑sew fashion (beachwear) were opened for registration, targeting unemployed and low‑income residents.
The Semob traffic‑education team conducted weekly actions in Manaíra and other districts to teach drivers to respect disabled parking spaces and pedestrian crossings.
These initiatives collectively aim to improve infrastructure, public health, civic participation, environmental sustainability and digital transformation for João Pessoa’s nearly one‑million inhabitants.