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July 8, 2026Urban Geography

Urban revitalization between proper and improper consumption: insights from Downtown Rio de Janeiro

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VBVicente BrêtasBSBreno Serodio

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Overview

Analyzes how consumption shapes urban revitalization and marginalizes social groups in Rio de Janeiro, suggesting new perspectives on citizenship.

Key Points

  • This research aims to analyze the role of consumption in urban revitalization strategies within Downtown Rio de Janeiro and their societal implications.
  • Analyzed documents and statements from local state representatives and stakeholders
  • Examined dynamics of territorial destigmatization and consumption practices
  • Identified the impact of revitalization on social groups, particularly street vendors
  • Revitalization efforts reinforce hierarchies of spaces and consumption practices.
  • Local street vendors face increased regulation due to perceptions linking them with crime.
  • Emerging moral geographies classify consumption as 'proper' or 'improper', marginalizing certain social groups.

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Brêtas et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4de8ebd2ea289ef6283695https://doi.org/10.1080/02723638.2026.2696294
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