Case Study - Squatter settlement redevelopment (e.g. Rocinha Brazil)

Question 1

What and Where is Rocinha?

Answer 1

Rocinha is the largest favela in Brazil, and is located in Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone between the districts of São Conrado and Gávea. Rocinha is built on a steep hillside overlooking Rio de Janeiro, and is located about one kilometre from a nearby beach. Most of the favela is on a very steep hill, with many trees surrounding it. Almost 70,000 people live in Rocinha, making it the most populous favela in Brazil.