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CUE - Paraisopolis Flashcards

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What is Paraisopolis the case study for?

A

Squatter settlement

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How many people live in Paraisopolis?

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80,000

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What infrastructure has been put in place in Paraisopolis?

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  • Linked to the main transport network of Sao Paulo
  • Many areas have piped water and electricity
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What shops/facilities have been put in place in Paraisopolis?

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  • Schools have been built
  • A market for houses exists
  • A Brazilian chain store (Casas Bahia) has opened
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What organisation has been driven out of Paraisopolis?

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PCC, a criminal organisation that controlled the slum, has been driven out aloowing new businesses to open

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