Spent last night and this morning touring 3 of the Favelas in Rio…
The movie ‘City of God‘ is right on the money.
Scaringly so.
There are no police here,
Only a Country within a Country with its own rules and self-government.
My ‘Ward Council‘ with neighbourhood Councillors is a reality here.
Gleaning fascinating insights on how Regent Park and Lawrence Heights redevelopment was completely out of touch with those most affected by big money development.
Will blog my thoughts before the Weekend’s out.
Related Passages . . . .
"Art in the Park // Playground Painter🎨🤸🏽♀️" – Grange Park Labyrinth – Downtown Toronto
"Street Art Welcoming Pedestrians to Kensington Market in Toronto" – Labyrinths – Augusta Avenue
"Tonight's Jane's Walk through Parkdale Village and Exhibition Place shared ideas from Jane Jacobs' 11 books. And it was led by HiMY, the guy who paints Labyrinths all over Toronto...
Windsor Labyrinth
"PEDESTRIAN SUNDAYS! Come and get ur' Sandwich" – Banh Mi Bar/Pho Bar – Kensington Market – Toronto
"Didn’t realize the new wading pool at Northachers Park in Haller Lake was a Labyrinth! Will be back in warmer weather…" - Phil Nellis, Seattle