Groundbreaking Planning Ruling Launches Joao Pessoa, Brazil onto World Stage
Lengthy negotiations between the Paraba State Government and the MPF, Ministrio Pblico Federal, has resulted in agreement between the parties and permission for the construction of a major conference centre to be located in Cabo Branco, Joo Pessoa's number one residential district and an ideal investment location.
The development will cost in excess of $50 million, with works due to commence at the end of September. The Infrastructure Secretary, Francisco Sarmento, has stated that the State of Paraba has agreed all of the terms required by the MPF and the Federal environmental agency.
The land upon which the convention centre is to be constructed is part of a large master-planned area with proposals for at least six large resort hotel schemes. The land had been the subject of legal arguments for the last 20-years, stopping any development.
The State and Federal authorities had, until now, been unable to reach agreement regarding the protection and replanting of native vegetation, safeguarding of the beaches and investment into regularizing the water supplies for the area. However, now agreement has been reached it is widely expected that planning permissions will be granted and development commenced rapidly.
This agreement will bring a boom to tourism in Joao Pessoa and will be a landmark development within the North East of Brazil, states Sarmento. The building will help to improve the touristic network we already have in place and will give us increased drawing power in our low-season months he goes on to say. Real estate prices are forecast to increase massively now that this legal impasse has been resolved. The new hotels and resorts will have a knock-on effect throughout the city, which is good news for the canny investors who already have Joao Pessoa on their radar.
Joo Pessoa is one of Brazils most exciting yet little-known cities. It is located on the Brazilian North East coast and is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the region. Known as the gateway to Europe due to its position as the most easterly point of the Americas, it is popular as a holiday destination amongst Brazilians from the South who choose it for its charm and absence of towering high rises that dominate some of the more heavily developed North Eastern cities.
It is widely recognized to be Brazils safest city and also its greenest. In fact it is the second-greenest city in the world. It offers an array of high quality restaurants, cheerful bars and a number of shopping malls.
Joao Pessoa has a lively cultural calendar and seems to play host to some high-profile event or other just about every weekend. From street races music festivals to art exhibitions and literary gatherings, there is always something special to see or do.
Joo Pessoa, and the state of Paraba in general, is experiencing rapid growth and expansion. The domestic housing market is booming thanks to economic expansion and migration from the south, and international interest is hotting up. For investors, the area already offers excellent year-round rental prospects due to its 12-month season, and excellent resale opportunities thanks to the growing stream of international and domestic buyers. New hotels and resorts and the construction of a major conference centre will only increase Joao Pessoas investment potential. - 23305
The development will cost in excess of $50 million, with works due to commence at the end of September. The Infrastructure Secretary, Francisco Sarmento, has stated that the State of Paraba has agreed all of the terms required by the MPF and the Federal environmental agency.
The land upon which the convention centre is to be constructed is part of a large master-planned area with proposals for at least six large resort hotel schemes. The land had been the subject of legal arguments for the last 20-years, stopping any development.
The State and Federal authorities had, until now, been unable to reach agreement regarding the protection and replanting of native vegetation, safeguarding of the beaches and investment into regularizing the water supplies for the area. However, now agreement has been reached it is widely expected that planning permissions will be granted and development commenced rapidly.
This agreement will bring a boom to tourism in Joao Pessoa and will be a landmark development within the North East of Brazil, states Sarmento. The building will help to improve the touristic network we already have in place and will give us increased drawing power in our low-season months he goes on to say. Real estate prices are forecast to increase massively now that this legal impasse has been resolved. The new hotels and resorts will have a knock-on effect throughout the city, which is good news for the canny investors who already have Joao Pessoa on their radar.
Joo Pessoa is one of Brazils most exciting yet little-known cities. It is located on the Brazilian North East coast and is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the region. Known as the gateway to Europe due to its position as the most easterly point of the Americas, it is popular as a holiday destination amongst Brazilians from the South who choose it for its charm and absence of towering high rises that dominate some of the more heavily developed North Eastern cities.
It is widely recognized to be Brazils safest city and also its greenest. In fact it is the second-greenest city in the world. It offers an array of high quality restaurants, cheerful bars and a number of shopping malls.
Joao Pessoa has a lively cultural calendar and seems to play host to some high-profile event or other just about every weekend. From street races music festivals to art exhibitions and literary gatherings, there is always something special to see or do.
Joo Pessoa, and the state of Paraba in general, is experiencing rapid growth and expansion. The domestic housing market is booming thanks to economic expansion and migration from the south, and international interest is hotting up. For investors, the area already offers excellent year-round rental prospects due to its 12-month season, and excellent resale opportunities thanks to the growing stream of international and domestic buyers. New hotels and resorts and the construction of a major conference centre will only increase Joao Pessoas investment potential. - 23305
About the Author:
Leslie Richards wrote this piece and is a land consultant to Brazil Land Invest. There is a huge interest in Brazil, especially the North East, for Affordable Housing and we advise you to visit our site Brazil Land Invest for more information.