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João Pessoa urban maintenance and political developments

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The municipal government of João Pessoa continues its multi-sector urban maintenance and revitalization efforts. In September 2026, the Secretariat of Infrastructure (Seinfra) expanded its ‘Operação Tapa-Buraco’ program, utilizing artificial intelligence and the ‘CityRover’ vehicle to coordinate repairs across dozens of neighborhoods. Parallel to roadwork, the administration introduced revitalization plans for the Historic Center to the State Public Ministry of Accounts, featuring a georeferenced property monitoring platform and fiscal incentives for building recovery. In late September, Mayor Leo Bezerra announced two major social and urban initiatives: the establishment of a Creative District within the Historic Center and the planned January opening of a House of Justice and Citizenship. In late October, urban maintenance and social services expanded. The ‘Cidade Bem Cuidada’ operation, coordinated by Emlur-JP, completed its second phase, which included the ‘Amigos da Praia’ project at Busto de Tamandaré. Emlur-JP has since intensified cleaning and conservation efforts, including vegetation removal and canal cleaning at Parque Parahyba IV in the Aeroclube district, as well as weeding and debris removal in areas such as Paratibe, Centro, and Jardim Oceania. Infrastructure projects remain a priority. Seinfra continues widespread road repairs, drainage network maintenance, and public lighting services across approximately 40 to 47 neighborhoods. These services are increasingly integrated with the ‘João Pessoa na Palma da Mão’ mobile application. Additionally, the city continues its investment in public spaces, including the authorized R$ 1.2 million project for a 5,000-square-meter square in the Novo Milênio complex, Gramame. In late October, the city’s housing initiatives received national recognition. The Social Housing Secretariat (Semhab) was awarded the ‘Selo de Mérito’ (Merit Seal) by the Brazilian Association of Cohabs and Public Housing Agents (ABC) and the National Forum of Housing and Urban Development Secretariats (FNSHDU). By early November, municipal operations expanded to include cemetery management and public safety. In early November, the Secretariat of Urban Development (Sedurb) initiated a 2026 registry update for tombs, mausoleums, and plots. Officials warned that failure to update these records could result in the municipality treating spaces as abandoned, potentially leading to the extinction of concessions.

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