Urbani izziv Volume 0, No. 32–33, December 1997
: 121–125
(Thematic articles)
doi: 10.5379/urbani-izziv-en-1997-32-33-002
Author
Roberto ROCCO
Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture, Delft, The Netherlands
rocco@bk.tudelft.nl
Title
Urban policies and citizenship: Some mechanisms for the production of urban space in the city of Sao Paulo
Abstract
The article deals with the historical reasons for the present conditions in the city of Sao Paolo, attempts at managing the place, preparation of the master plan, problems with establishment of particular mechanisms for creating urban space and reasons for success or failure of particular endeavours. An important aspect in solving physical problems of future development is prevention of social and physical segregation. Urban policies are presented with three types of measures. In conclusion, two examples of policy implementation are shown.
Key Words
Brazil, master plan, Sao Paolo, urban policy