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Squatter’s Rights: The Basics

By Rachel Barbara • October 7, 2011

Since the era of Henry I in England, societies have understood that property ownership is an important means to building wealth for individuals and creating value for communities. Therefore, when property was left unclaimed or abandoned it […]

Morar Carioca: What’s Not to Like?

By Jake Cummings • August 1, 2011

Say what you want about Morar Carioca, the latest incarnation of Rio’s favela upgrading programs, but you can’t claim that it’s lacking in ambition – at least not on paper. The initiative, which is actually […]