Rio de Janeiro Case Study Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Location
A
Southeastern Brazil
2
Q
Population
A
~14 million people
3
Q
Migration Effects
A
Cultural richness, favela expansion
4
Q
Economic Sectors
A
Tourism, oil and gas, significant port activities
5
Q
Social Challenges
A
Housing Shortages (leads to favelas), high crime rates in favelas
6
Q
Environmental Issues
A
Pollution in Guanabara Bay, deforestation
7
Q
Favela Bairro Project
A
urban planning initiative aimed at integrating favelas into the formal city structure
8
Q
Favela Bairro Project Improvements
A
paved streets, sanitation, education facilities, and health centers
9
Q
Favela Bairro Project Challenges
A
new infrastructure not maintained - residents lack skills and resources to make repairs
more training needed - improve literacy and employment
10
Q
Cost
A
$600 million
