Jardim Itatinga, Red light district in Campinas, Brazil.
Jardim Itatinga is a neighborhood in the southeastern part of Campinas with numerous motels, bars, and establishments spread throughout its residential streets. The area is organized around a specific economic sector and defined by its specialized infrastructure.
The neighborhood was established in the 1960s through urban planning decisions to concentrate specific activities in a designated zone. This choice shaped its development as a specialized economic area.
The neighborhood is home to the Association Mulheres Guerreiras, which advocates for the rights and safety of local workers through community-based support and organization.
The neighborhood is connected to downtown Campinas through regular bus services running on main avenues during the day. Visitors can easily navigate and explore the area using public transportation.
The neighborhood hosts one of Latin America's largest regulated zones for adult services, employing thousands of workers. This concentration makes it a remarkable case of urban zoning in the region.
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