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The Inspiration Behind Geovani Martins’ Critically Acclaimed Favela-Centered Book [BOOK REVIEW]

By Chris Harden • July 2, 2018

Clique aqui para Português June 19, breakout author Geovani Martins spoke at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) about the launch of his critically acclaimed first book, O Sol na Cabeça (The […]

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Campaign Calls on UNESCO to Recognize Favelas as World Heritage [VIDEO]

By Luisa Fenizola • Translation by Cerianne Robertson • June 23, 2018

Clique aqui para Português The Chilean non-governmental organization committed to improving housing in informal settlements, TECHO, is today active in 19 countries across Latin America. In Brazil, where it is known as TETO, the NGO works […]

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‘What About the People?’ and Sustainable Community Development in Rio, Part 2—Planning Tools [BOOK REVIEW]

By Patricia Basile, Priscilla Mayrink • June 20, 2018

Clique aqui para Português This is the second article in a two-part series reviewing the book ‘Social Sustainability, Climate Resilience and Community-Based Urban Development: What About the People?‘ by Cathy Baldwin (University of Oxford) and […]

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‘What About the People?’ and Sustainable Community Development in Rio, Part 1—Defining Resilience [BOOK REVIEW]

By Kimberly Farnham, Patricia Basile • June 19, 2018

Clique aqui para Português This is the first article in a two-part series reviewing the book ‘Social Sustainability, Climate Resilience and Community-Based Urban Development: What About the People?‘ by Cathy Baldwin (University of Oxford) and […]

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Six Takeaways from the Popular Council’s Meeting with Rio’s Mayor

By Tyler Strobl • June 8, 2018

Clique aqui para Português Thursday, May 24 was a breakthrough day for the Popular Council and its fight for housing rights in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Not only were some members present at […]

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