Rio - urban development

Question 1

overview of Rio

Answer 1

SE Brazil - south america
population of 6.7 million in city + 12 million in metro
rapid urban growth –> expnsion of Favelas

Question 2

social challenges

Answer 2

• high levels of poverty ( 1million p / 20% of pop)
• poor access to clean water, sanitation and healthcare
• crime and gang violence is prevalent in some areas
• overcrowding = disease
• heavy congestion = long commuting times

Question 3

economic challenges

Answer 3

• high unemployment
• large informal economy = unstable + no social security
• inequality between south zone and favelas

Question 4

environmental challenges

Answer 4

• pollution in rivers and coastal areas
• traffic congestion in urban areas

Question 5

social responses and oppurtunities

Answer 5

• Pacifying Police Units (UPPs) to reduce gang control in favelas
• favela upgrading programme - sanitation, electricity
• BRT systems - improve access and travel time

Question 6

economic responses and opportunities

Answer 6

• 2016 olymipcs encouraged investment and boosted infrastructure
• tourism

Question 7

favela Barrio Project

Answer 7

paved roads
improved sanitation
provided healthcare and schools
installed electricity
improved lots of favelas BUT not all