The article discusses the efforts to restore and revitalize the Piratininga Lagoon in Niterói, Brazil, which has been heavily polluted due to uncontrolled urban growth. The Sustainable Oceanic Region Program (PRO Sostenible) aims to improve the environmental systems and promote sustainable urbanization in the area. The Orla Piratininga Alfredo Sirkis Park, the program's flagship project, is working to recover and protect the ecosystems associated with the lagoon. The park includes recreational areas, lookout points, piers, and a water filtration system. The project has received recognition and awards for its environmental sustainability efforts.

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