New Perspectives for Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro’s long and colorful history gives it a special place among South-American cities, and possibly even globally. First a shining capital, then a depressed city, it is now undergoing renewal thanks to its unique assets, from the ubiquity of nature within its urban fabric to its cultural and social wealth. Washington Fajardo, who is in charge of urban planning and heritage at the municipality of Rio, analyzes the history and prospects of his city, including its impediments, but also its strategies to bolster attractiveness. He offers details on the novel private-public partnership system required for these projects as well as on the ongoing outreach efforts that are carried out in order to reinvent an urban policy for the city. Washington Fajardo is an architect and urban planner. He is a special advisor for urban issues at the Rio de Janeiro city hall, and president of the Rio World Heritage Institute. Roberto Cabot is a painter, sculptor and musician.
