Cue Case Study Rio Flashcards
How many annual migrants to rio?
100,000
What fraction of rio residents have no access to electricity or sewage networks?
1/3
What is the infant mortality rate in rio?
50/1000
What is rios largest favela? How many occupants?
Rocinha - 150,000
Describe the favela barrio project
Works on integrating residents of rochina into the city
Provides households with power and sanitation
Health care
Secures hillsides
Describe the congestion problem and its issues in rio
4 million cars daily
1000s prematurely died due to particulate pollution greater than pm2.5
Cable car system used to connect favelas whilst reduce congestion
Also an express way has been built
Describe the economic situation in rio
20% unemployment
Many informal jobs
Wealthiest 1% earn more than poorest 50%
Describe the problem of crime in rio
Favelas are often very corrupt
Drugs and violence
6000 annual murders
But anti gang police restored 200 favelas
Describe the part of rios spatial organisation that most shows the disparity
Many exclusive gated accommodation overlooks Copacabana but also rochina
