Urban issues and challenges (Rio)

• Why is Rio internationally important?

  •Rio hosted the 2016 Olympics

  • Christ the redeemer statue is one of the seven wonders of the world
• Why is Rio nationally important?

  • Location of Brazils bank HQs

  • 5% of Brazils GDP comes from Rio
• Why is Rio Regionally important?

  • Transport hub for the region

  • Major port for coffee, sugar and iron ore grown in the region
• Name two health related facts on access to services in Rio (social)

  • 3 public hospitals (mainly is wealthy areas)

  • Highest COVID Vaccinations in Brazil
• Name two education related facts on access to resources in Rio (social)

  • 1000 primary schools, 400 secondary schools, 6 universities

  • Government gives grants to help kids stay in school + extra curriculars
• Name two facts about water supply on access to resources in Rio (social)

  • Largest water treatment works in the world

  • 96% of Rio has safe water supply (300km of new pipes since 1998)
• Name two facts about energy in Rio on access to resources (social)

  • 99% of Rio has electrify (new power lines)

  • 150 solar panels in Santa Marta favela
• Name 3 facts on stimulus for economic development in Rio

  • Rio has high level of skilled migrants from abroad

  • Oil has been discovered offshore

  • Rio is a popular tourist destination
• Name two causes of growth in Rio and why.

  • Migration - 65% of Rios growth in the last 150 years is due to migration

  • Natural Increase - Migrants in 20s-30s more likely to have babies and better healthcare so death rate decreases
• Names the reasons for migration in Rio


  • International: Migration from Portugal and skilled workers from USA/UK

  • Internal: Indigenous people driven out of Amazon following deforestation and drought stricken farmers
• What is your urban regeneration case study in Rio?

  Favela Bairro Project
• How much does the Favela Bairro Project cost?

  $1 Billion
• Name 2 social aspects of the Favela Bairro project

  • Improving adult literacy rate

  • Daycare and after school care
• Name 2 economic aspects of the Favela Bairro project

  • Access to credit so people can buy materials to improve their homes

  • Inhabitants can apply to own their properties legally
• Name two environmental aspects of the Favela Bairro Project


  • Removal of houses from dangerous steep slopes

  • Widening and paving of streets to allow access for waste collection and emergency services
• What was built to help transport in the favela Bairro project?

  • A cable car between Complexo de Alemao and the financial district
• Name 2 benefits of the Favela Bairro Project

  • By 2005, 100 favelas had been improved

  • Quality of life, mobility and employment had improved
• Name two issues with the Favela Bairro project

  • Employment training had limited success

  • Some of the new infrastructure had not been maintained