Retired man plants trees on forgotten land, now it's Sao Paulo's largest park

Between crowded roads and layers of concrete in São Paulo, a long strip of greenery now breaks up the city’s urban landscape. The area was not always a place where people came to walk beneath trees or watch birds.
330 points by rmason 81 days ago timesofindia.indiatimes.com 119 comments

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A retired man’s vision transformed a neglected piece of land into São Paulo’s largest park, creating a vital green space amidst the urban sprawl. Discover how this initiative has changed the city’s landscape and provided a refuge for nature and residents alike.

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