Sao Paulo Flashcards
(13 cards)
Describe site of sao paulo
Sao Paulo is in south east Brazil, South America, on the coastline of the Atlantic ocean
Describe situation of Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo is located on hilly plateaux. It is 70km from the Atlantic ocean. The capital Brasilia is 100km north. There is a large port 70km to the east
Gated Community
name one in SP
a form of residential community or housing estate containing strictly controlled entrances. Alphaville
Why did SP experienced migration
fast economic growth, more jobs and better health care
Define Natural increase
when a birth rate is higher than a death rate
What is Moema
A very rich place in Sao Paulo, with high standarts of living
What is Marciliac
A very poor area in Sao Paulo with lots of favelas
Why is there an inequality in SP
New migrants are likely to be poor as they live in favelas, whereas people who moved to SP during an economic growth are becoming wealthier
Top-down housing project. Changes they made
project where government is in charge in maling changes. Cingapura. Destroying favelas and building houses
Bottom-up housing project. Changes they made
project when community are in charge of making changes. Santo Andre. Improving schools. Providing water into favelas.
Advantages of top-down
Water supply and sanitation
Safety
Built on the same area as favelas so didnt have to move
Disadvantages of Top-down
People might not know how to pay rent
No provision for small businesses
Small living space
