Housing solutions in Rio and effectiveness

Favela Clearance

solution

favela clearance was initially used by the local government prior to the 2016 olympic games

favela clearance

effectiveness

it was soon realised that slum clearance was not effective and that people would simply move to another location and begin again.

Self Help Schemes

solution

self help schemes use the skills of local people e.g. the Favella Bairo Project

self help schemes

materials

much of the housing has been upgraded with concrete and bricks

self help schemes

power

many of the houses have been connected to metered electricity

self help schemes

effectiveness

• self help schemes are much more effective as it gives residents a sense of ownership

• it improves the community spirit through working together

• cheaper alternative to building brand new housing areas

• the favela Bairro project has been successful as the money from rents has allowed other favelas to be developed

• doesn’t help families without jobs who can’t pay rent

• it is only smaller favelas which have been a focus for this investment

Site and Service Schemes

solution

site and service schemes are brick homes built by the local government

Site and Service Schemes

pipes

it includes installing pipes to provide sanitation and water supplies

Site and Service Schemes

buy

residents were given the opportunity to buy after initially renting

Site and Service Schemes

streets and roads

streets were made wider to allow access for emergency services and waste lorries. improved refuse collection improved the overall environment.

roads have been paved and given formal addresses

Site and Service Schemes

effectiveness

improving sanitation helps to reduce diseases such as cholera and typhoid in the favelas

Pacification

solution

The introduction of community police forces into some favelas.

pacification

effectiveness

pacification was not totally successful because the police were accused of violent behaviour