Transforming the historic center of Vitória into a more human and sustainable space is not just an aesthetic exercise, but a social and environmental urgency. Architect and urban planner Murillo Paoli has been advocating for the cause to encourage many discussions and projects already executed by the public authorities for the revitalization of the neighborhood.
“I participate in various initiatives that make the neighborhood more vibrant, with identity and belonging to the heart of the city,” explains the architect.
With the streets currently dominated by cars, we think about experimenting with wide sidewalks, dense tree cover, and continuous bike lanes, promoting safer walking, meetings, and transportation. In addition, solutions for public transport — such as electric buses and light rail — can make access to the city more democratic and less polluting.
“I have illustrations that allow me to test urban ideas before executing them, showing how small changes can directly impact people's lives and the environment,” Paoli explained.
Technology also helps recover historic facades, occupy underutilized properties with housing and services, implement permeable paving, and create cooler microclimates. Even solutions like removing overhead wiring, replaced by underground networks, can be visualized digitally, preserving the urban landscape and reinforcing the city's identity.
“The Center has everything to ‘live’ again: historic buildings, beautifully designed architectural projects, cultural spaces. The intention is to provoke reflection: it’s time to imagine less car-centric cities, more human and people-oriented,” points out the architect.
Check out the illustrations below, from the current photo to the illustrations of each location.
“I participate in various initiatives that make the neighborhood more vibrant, with identity and belonging to the heart of the city,” explains the architect.
With the streets currently dominated by cars, we think about experimenting with wide sidewalks, dense tree cover, and continuous bike lanes, promoting safer walking, meetings, and transportation. In addition, solutions for public transport — such as electric buses and light rail — can make access to the city more democratic and less polluting.
“I have illustrations that allow me to test urban ideas before executing them, showing how small changes can directly impact people's lives and the environment,” Paoli explained.
Technology also helps recover historic facades, occupy underutilized properties with housing and services, implement permeable paving, and create cooler microclimates. Even solutions like removing overhead wiring, replaced by underground networks, can be visualized digitally, preserving the urban landscape and reinforcing the city's identity.
“The Center has everything to ‘live’ again: historic buildings, beautifully designed architectural projects, cultural spaces. The intention is to provoke reflection: it’s time to imagine less car-centric cities, more human and people-oriented,” points out the architect.
Check out the illustrations below, from the current photo to the illustrations of each location.
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