Improving

the Favelas of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

You will need to read pages 82 to 83

1. Read top of page 83. Why is removing shanty settlements NOT a good
option/solution ?

2. Make a sketched copy of the annotated diagram (5.13) and title it
Low cost improvements to favela homes

3. Explain what is meant by self-help schemes and why is this a good
solution to the slum problem of the favelas ?

Now read p87 to 88.

4. Explain how residents of Rocinha in Rio have improved their favela.

5. How have the authorities helped?

6. Why are improvements difficult?

Now read p88 first column

7a. What percentage of Rios favelas were improved in 1990s.

7b. Why do you think the authorities could not improve all the favelas?

8. Summarise four parts of the authorities plan for transforming the
favelas.