Brazil • Sao Paulo

    Site analysis in Sao Paulo

    An introduction to site analysis in Sao Paulo, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.

    Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.

    Planning regime

    Plano Diretor Estrategico 2014 + LPUOS + Operacao Urbana

    Key constraints

    • Mananciais water source zones
    • Tombamento heritage
    • Floodprone marginal valleys
    • Operacao Urbana CEPACs

    Climate context

    Cfa humid subtropical. 1500 hrs sunshine. 1450mm rainfall.

    Topography

    Plateau 760m AOD, undulating, Tiete river valley.

    Transport spine

    Metro 6 lines, CPTM 7 lines, SPTrans bus.

    Building height context

    Faria Lima, Vila Olimpia high-rise corridors. Centro heritage low-rise. Operacao Urbana CEPAC mechanism funds extra GFA.

    Notable recent projects

    • Faria Lima/Itaim
    • Largo da Batata
    • Arco Tiete

    Questions

    What planning policies apply in Sao Paulo?

    Plano Diretor Estrategico 2014 + LPUOS + Operacao Urbana

    What are the most common site constraints in Sao Paulo?

    Mananciais water source zones. Tombamento heritage. Floodprone marginal valleys. Operacao Urbana CEPACs.

    Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Sao Paulo?

    Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.

    Run a site analysis in Sao Paulo

    Start with a site location, review the available evidence and identify the checks needed for your next design decision.

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    Review current plans and usage and source coverage for your project.