Print Email Facebook Twitter Innovation Backbone: A new economic zone in Rio de Janeiro’s urban voids Title Innovation Backbone: A new economic zone in Rio de Janeiro’s urban voids Author Rafael Saraiva, R. Contributor Van Nes, A. (mentor) Schuetze, T. (mentor) Rocco, R. (mentor) Faculty Architecture Department Urbanism Programme Chair Spatial Planning Strategy, Complex Cities Date 2010-06-16 Abstract The goal of this research is to develop an strategic intervention that could enhance Rio de Janeiro’s economy in an inclusive manner. Why? Because Rio has been developed under a process of socio-spatial segregation which has engendered high urban criminality, obstructing the city’s enormous potential as a leading international destination. In order to realize Rio’s huge touristic potential and generate jobs, the government has focused on building new attractions - such as music halls and new museums - and hosting sport events - the Pan American Games in 2007 and the up coming World Cup and the Olympics. However, as this research will demonstrate, these investments might not achieve their expected economic effects if a more integral strategy, focusing on the long term, is not pursued by the city. As crime is a consequence of inequality, a broader strategy need to be developed for Rio. Subject Rio de Janeirourban economyurban voidsknowledge citycreativityinnovation To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:48737635-33bf-43e0-852c-df72b5c8fd12 Part of collection Student theses Document type master thesis Rights (c) 2010 Rafael Saraiva, R. Files PDF KB_Report_FINAL_.pdf 16.6 MB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:48737635-33bf-43e0-852c-df72b5c8fd12/datastream/OBJ/view