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Regulating public space on the beachfronts of Rio de Janeiro.
Brian J Godfrey1, Olivia M Arguinzoni
1Vassar College, NY.
Geographical Review
|April 26, 2012
Summary
Rio de Janeiro
Area of Science:
- Urban Planning and Sociology
- Studies the socio-spatial dynamics of public spaces
Background:
- Rio de Janeiro's beaches are perceived as democratic spaces.
- Examining historical and current planning, privatization, and public order initiatives.
Observation:
- Analysis of local interviews, field observations, official reports, and media accounts.
- Focus on the southern seaside of Rio de Janeiro.
Findings:
- Institutional justifications for increased regulation due to perceived disorder and insecurity.
- Residents value beach openness but note safety, segmentation, and bias issues.
- Public supports "Shock of Order" policing and revitalization, but critics note loss of freedoms for vendors and sports.
Implications:
- Highlights the paradox between social order and democratic equality in urban public spaces.
- Reveals ongoing tensions between control and freedom in Rio's beachfront planning.
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