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San Paulo logo ban

In January of 2007 San Paulo, Brazil banned outdoor advertising, effectively making all billboards, neon signs, bus ads, etc. illegal. This photoset shows a bit of the outcome of such a decision. While the area certainly looks devoid of advertisements, it also creates a very run-down and neglected look, something that will presumably change over time. Regardless, it's an incredible decision and I commend them for making it. Link via Hale and Blankenship.