Rio's Urban Poor Flashcards
1
Q
What has been done to improve quality of life of the people living in favelas?
A
Moving people to new areas Developing rural areas Raising taxes on the rich Developing cultural activities Forced evacuation Rehousing people form favelas in basic housing
2
Q
What was done as apart of the Favela Bairro Project?
A
- Roads were paved and formally named.
- Access to a water supply and drainage system.
- Hillside secured.
- New health,leisure and education facilities.
- Cable car system
- Police unit set up
3
Q
Describe the location of Rio de Janeiro.
A
Situated on Brazil’s Atlantic coast. It has grown up around a natural bay called Guanabara Bay.
4
Q
Name the 3 schemes to improving the quality of life of the Urban poor.
A
Self help
Site and service
Local authority schemes
