Revitalizing City Centers: the Case of Rio de Janeiro
September 24, 2026
Washington Fajardo, Director of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Cities Lab joins the Growth Lab to discuss what it takes to bring city centers back to life: which policy tools actually work to regenerate buildings and public spaces, how to finance preservation at scale, and what Rio’s experience offers other cities grappling with urban decay at their core.
Speaker: Washington Fajardo, Director of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Cities Lab
Moderator: Andres Fortunato, Growth Lab Research Manager