Apr 1, 2019
ZONA SUL: A panoramic view of Rio from the Vidigal Favela, perched high above the beautiful arc of Ipanema as it extends into the Atlantic Ocean.
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ZONA SUL: A panoramic view of Rio from the Vidigal Favela, perched high above the beautiful arc of Ipanema as it extends into the Atlantic Ocean.
On July 28, Catalytic Communities (CatComm) organized a panel entitled “Resignifying Favelas Based on Core Qualities: History, Solutions, Resilience, Resourcefulness” as part of the 14th International Conference of the Brazilian Studies Association (BRASA) at the Pontifical Catholic University (PUC-Rio). Taking advantage of the unique opportunity at a conference of international academics who research Brazil, the organization assembled a discussion forum extending beyond those researchers participating in the panel, inviting community organizers from Horto, Rocinha, Vale Encantado, and Maré, as well as CatComm research collaborators, to present their work.
Resistance mural by Catalytic Communities Via Flickr:
Land Tenure and Urban Planning in Rio de Janeiro’s Favelas
On August 7, 2013, Catalytic Communities‘ Executive Director and urban planner, Theresa Williamson, gave a presentation on land tenure and urban planning in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas during an event at Casa Fluminense. Here translated into English is the text of her presentation, which discusses the characteristics of favelas and how to preserve them as sustainable, self-determined communities in the current context of evictions and gentrification.