What is a Favela? [ANIMATED VIDEO]
July 19, 2016–Catalytic Communities launched ‘What is a Favela,’ a short animated educational video describing the historic and socio-cultural basics of [...]
Favelas 101
Rio Favela Facts
URBANISM Favelas are places increasingly recognized by planners and architects for their: Low-rise, high density development Pedestrian orientation High use of bicycles & [...]
Why We Should Call them Favelas
Rio’s favelas are some of the most written about, scrutinized, and studied low-income communities in the world. Yet in this constant, often well-meaning spotlight, favela [...]
A City Planner Responds: What is a Favela?
by Theresa Williamson, Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning and Executive Director of Catalytic Communities After fourteen years visiting favelas across Rio on a weekly [...]
A Lawyer Responds: What is a Favela?
by Alex Ferreira Magalhães, Professor of Urban and Environmental Law at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro The construction of the concept of a favela, specifically [...]