Urban Issues And Challenges

Question 1

Social effects of rio urban planning

Answer 1

Day care - after school services
Adult literacy programmes
Medical support- substance abuse

Question 2

Economic effects of rio urban planning

Answer 2

Allows residents to legally own their homes
Access to financial credit to improve building/homes

Question 3

Environmental effects of rio urban planning

Answer 3

Replacement of wooden houses with brick
Relocation of homes in dangerous areas
Upgrades to infrastructure (water supply, electricity sanitation)
Expansion of roads

Question 4

What was the project in rio called

Answer 4

Favela Barrio project

Question 5

Facts about Favela Barrio project

Answer 5

3.5 km cable cart system
Helped 100 favelas
Roads upgraded
Legal land ownership
Training programmes

Question 6

Challenged of the Favela Barrio project

Answer 6

Employment training limited impact
Maintenance cost proved challenging
Rising rents