Rio Improving Housing Conditions LEDC

Question 0

Name the 3 main favelas in Rio.

Answer 0

.Favela Bairro
.Rochinha
.Barra da Tijuca

Question 1

What is the name for the type of slum in Rio?

Answer 1

A Favela

Question 2

Name 2 ways I which Favela Bairro was improved

Answer 2

.Replacement of building located on steep slopes (replaced with bigger, stronger ones) as old house may break and fall and damage houses below

.Services were added such as layered pavements, water pipes and electricity cables

Question 3

How were housing conditions improved in Rochinha?

Answer 3

Rochinha self-help scheme, residents here got together and rebuilt houses by upgrading materials from wood to bricks, some houses were made into shops to make money

Question 4

How were housing conditions improved in Barra da Tijuca?

Answer 4

A 5km long area has been set aside for shops schools, and hospitals, which will improve living conditions, education, and health facilities