Policies
Public square as a community right
Last week, O Centro Loyola de Fé e Cultura from PUC University hosted the last part of a lecture series entitled “Builders and the Built – the spaces of human relations” which set out to […]
Policies
by Community Contributors
Porto Maravilha and Rio’s Oldest Favela
Clique aqui para Português A community marked by solidarity between its residents, in Rio de Janeiro’s port area, is at risk of evictions of several of its residents. Living in this community has become a […]
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Port Revitalization Targets Brazil’s First Favela
On Friday June 10th, the UPP (Pacifying Policy Unit) Social [program] hosted a public meeting on Praça Américo Brum in the historic neighborhood of Morro da Providência. Home to over 5,500 residents in 1,720 households, […]
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International Competition Launched for 2016 Rio Olympic Park
The City of Rio is determined to capitalize on the opportunity to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2016. It aims to deliver one of the most memorable and picturesque Games ever … (Ville de […]
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Forced Evictions in Guaratiba: Life for those who Resist (Part 3/3)
This is Part 3 of a three-part series about one community’s struggle with forced evictions. The series looks at the realities of Rio de Janeiro City government’s removal process, life for residents moved to public […]