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São Paulo: The City That Said No To Advertising

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Monica Wilder Feb 23, 2012 11:47 AM GMT this is disgusting. the city should change.
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Callie Bertsche Jul 26, 2011 10:26 PM GMT I get a "file not found" message when I try to see the next page. :( What a cliffhanger!
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Liam Apr 23, 2011 8:32 AM GMT Bill Hicks would be proud
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Ruth Apr 14, 2011 5:11 PM GMT Advertising is not the only way to get colorful. I find this to be a great opportunity to bring back the beauty of nature: trees, flowers ,birds, organic fish pool and colorful Sunshades
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danvolodar Feb 16, 2011 7:47 AM GMT I like how Eastern European cities during the years of communism are used as an example of blandness, while in fact any city looks the best without ads - as any settlement before the XX century can attest.
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Matt Jan 31, 2011 6:12 PM GMT Why are the focuses on just aesthetics? Sure it makes the city look nicer, but this should be viewed as a major victory for anti-advertising. Advertising is the spawn of satan, and should be completely annihilated in all forms. Please all major cities, follow the example set by the paulistanos.
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Leandro Oct 15, 2010 11:17 AM GMT On the one hand I agree with this ban because the city looks cleaner and and the highways are less dangerous for drivers. But on the other hand, the city looks dull and colourless and the government stops receiving an important revenue.
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'Guy Keulemans' Jun 29, 2010 4:42 AM GMT 'Article on using these empty billboards as "green screens" - places to grow plants and wildlife.http://guykeulemans.com/2010/05/greening-public-space-the-uncertain-future-of-billboards-and-urban-screens.html'
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'Mukund' Jun 7, 2010 11:58 AM GMT 'An interesting move! We have had similar, but limited moves here in Chennai, India - but only to remove illegal billboards - certainly not impose an outright ban. Maybe our Indian politicians could learn about political will from their Brazilian counterparts...'
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