The initiative sparked controversy, but today it serves as an inspiration. Residents of Travessa das Águas, in the Bonfim parish, have turned the street into a garden.
Street turned into a garden in Porto
Saturday, 14 March 2026RSS

Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.






