What kind of neighborhood gets planned in 1966 but isn’t finished until 1975? Right here in Porto, you’ll find the answer: Bairro de Contumil. This neighborhood wasn’t just some random development. It was part of Porto’s grand plan, the “Segundo Plano de Melhoramentos”. Imagine, a city planning project so ambitious it aimed to reshape Porto itself. Bairro de Contumil and another neighborhood, Bairro do Aleixo, were both completed in 1975 as part of this plan. Walking through Bairro de Contumil, you’ll notice that all the residential buildings have a distinct similarity. They all have four floors. This uniformity is a testament to the planned nature of the neighborhood. In 2006, Bairro de Contumil received a facelift with a redesigned public space. Today, Bairro de Contumil stands as a fascinating blend of history and modern urban living, reflecting the ambitions of a city constantly evolving.
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