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Masera, Gabriele,

Environmental performance and social inclusion in informal settlements : a favela project based on the IMM Integrated Modification Methodology / Gabriele Masera and Massimo Tadi. - xiv, 236 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The Rocinha favela and past slum upgrading programmes in Rio de Janeiro / Brazil; shortcomings of past experiences and limitations of fragmented transformation actions --
2. The Integrated Modification Methodology (how it works + past examples of its application to formal contexts + comparison with other methodologies/tools used for similar purposes) --
3. Analysis of the existing situation (IMM Diagnostic phase) --
4. Urban metabolism and identification of intervention areas (IMM Assumption phase) --
5. Projects: energy --
6. Projects: ecosystem --
services --
7. Projects: waste --
8. Projects: wastewater treatment --
9. Projects: food --
10. Projects: mobility --
11. Analysis of system-wide improvements (IMM Retrofit phase) --
12. Conclusions.

This book discusses the potential of a systemic and multidisciplinary design approach to improve urban quality, health, livability, and inclusiveness for people living in informal settlements.

ISBN: 9783030443511 (hbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
City planning --Brazil.
Sustainable development --Brazil.
Squatter settlements --Brazil.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Brazil.

Dewey Class. No.: 307.33640981 TAD / 017459