João Fernando Pires Meyer

João Fernando Pires Meyer is an architect and urban planner at FAU-USP, known for his insights into urban development and planning in São Paulo. He supports the city's strategy of verticalization near public transport hubs as outlined in the city's 2014 Master Plan, believing it can mitigate urban sprawl and its associated negative impacts, although he also critiques certain legislative loopholes that have allowed wealthier populations to benefit from these developments.