What is Downtown São Paulo?
Q: What is Downtown São Paulo?
A: Downtown São Paulo is a commercial district and the third major central business district of São Paulo.
Q: What neighborhoods are encompassed by the region?
A: The region encompasses the neighborhoods and districts of Bela Vista, Bom Retiro, Cambuci, Consolação, Aclimação, Bras, Liberdade, República, Sé and Santa Cecília.
Q: What is the Subprefeitura da Sé?
A: The Subprefeitura da Sé is the administrative authority for the Downtown São Paulo region.
Q: What is the difference between Downtown Expanded and the Historic Center of São Paulo?
A: Downtown Expanded is a region that includes parts of the subdistricts of Mooca, Lapa, Pinheiros and Vila Mariana, while the Historic Center of São Paulo includes only the oldest part of the central region.
Q: Was Downtown São Paulo ever one of the largest financial districts in South America?
A: Yes, the region was one of the largest financial districts in South America and Latin America from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Q: What is the main purpose of Downtown São Paulo?
A: The main purpose of Downtown São Paulo is commerce and business, as it is a central business district.
Q: What is the role of the city government with regards to Downtown São Paulo?
A: The city government is involved with actions urban planning for Downtown São Paulo and occasionally uses the term "Downtown Expanded" to refer to certain parts of the region.
