Neighbourhood of Coelhos, The

Synopsis: Examines the lives of the inhabitants of Coelhos, a slum built over swampland in the city of Recife, Brazil, and describes an urban development project intended to relieve their plight. Illustrates the process by which the community was able to participate in the improvement programme.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 16 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1982
Availability: Hire
Notes: Reviewed by Graham Hart in ‘Times Educational Supplement’ (24/5/91).
Uses: MPhil course - Housing for developing countries considering housing finance and management and squatter settlement upgrading.*
Subjects: Architecture; Development studies
Keywords: Brazil; housing; slum communities; urban development

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