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 . . . .
Confederation Park Playground Labyrinth - Burnaby, B.C.
"Guy in the background painstakingly carrying rocks off the shoreline to create The Labyrinth" – Stone Labyrinth – Humber Bay Park West – Humber Bay Shores – Mimico – South Etobico...
"People Watching: Labyrinth Maker" – Chalk Labyrinth – The Village on False Creek – Vancouver
"I did the Labyrinth in Toronto, so I had to do the one in San Francisco too. At Grace Cathedral" - Andrew Burke
Métis Flag ♾ within Black/West Quadrant – Medicine Walk Labyrinth – Wading Pool – Hillcrest Park – Toronto
"The latest biker in the family 🤘🏻" – Labyrinth – Strathcona Linear Park – Hawkes Avenue – East Vancouver