Archive for August, 2009

Let’s save Salvador

Monday, August 10th, 2009

This year, Salvador de Bahia, the first brazilian capital, has completed 460 years. However, according to Paulo Ormindo, chairman of the Bahia’s section of IAB - Institute of Architects of Brazil, there was no reason for celebration.
With more than 4 thousand inhabitants per square kilometer, the “Soteropolis” has a housing deficit of 100 thousand dwellings. [...]

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