Rio de Janeiro: Urban Future

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Every week, over one million people around the world move from the country to the city in search of better jobs, better education, better infrastructure and resources - a better life, in short. "Urban Future" is a voyage of discovery through the megacities of our new millennium highlighting how residents improve their lives and launch projects to shape their homes and neighborhoods. This episode examines favela improvement initiatives and urban planning challenges as Rio de Janeiro prepares for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games?
Intro: Rio de Janeiro (1:58)
Rio de Janeiro Challenges (1:08)
Mare Community Organization (1:21)
Mare Street Name Project (2:26)
Colectivo Mare (2:48)
Addressing Social Divisions (1:26)
Improving Creative Opportunities (2:26)
Integrating Favelas (0:46)
Rio Traffic (1:05)
Rio Real Estate Demand (1:52)
Rethinking Urban Design (1:10)
Community Justice Struggle (2:53)
Favela Improvement Proposal (2:37)
Rio de Janeiro's Future (3:23)
Credits: Rio de Janeiro: Urban Future (0:35)

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