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Medellín
Introducing Medellín
- It is the second largest city in Colombia
- In 2020 the estimated population was just over 4 million
The causes of social inequality in Medellín:
- Civil war and political instability (La Violencia 1948-1958, 200,000 deaths)
- FARC (formed in 1964 to protect farmers from the military)
- Mass migration to cities due to FARC taking over rural communities
Mayor Sergio Farjardos wanted the social opportunities that he had as a child to become the norm, so he...
- developed slums
- built cable cars to connect the slums to the city
- improved public services such as rubbish collection
- built communal spaces
Library parks (10 built from 2008-2011)
- surrounded by green space
- promote integration, participation and community empowerment
- striking architecture to attract attention
Green belt
- adds green space and acts as a barrier to urban sprawl
- in 2014 there was 4 metres squared of public space per resident, in 2030 there will be 15
- kitchen garden plots
Technology and innovation
- raised $200 million for innovation
- programmes to improve quality of life eg. 150 public areas with wifi/computer access
According to the UN in Medellín there is a "large gap between the rich and the poor".
More than 80% of Medellin's residents belong to the lower 3 of Colombia's 6 official socio-economic classes.
International tourist arrivals increased by 34% in 2015 (8 times the world average!)
Murders down by 90%, poverty by 60%
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Representing Medellín
Referred to as "the most dangerous city in the world" due to its connection with Pablo Escobár (drug lord and narco terrorist). In his prime he smuggled 80% of all cocaine to the USA.
Negative articles
- "Neighbourhoods controlled by local criminal gangs so violent that even police feared to go there"
- "Murder capital of the world"
Positive articles
- "Model of urban social integration"
- "Greatest success story of Latin America"
Lived experiences
- They gave the impression of overwhelming fear, randomly occurring violence, psychological trauma associated with growing up in Medellín.
- Now it is a great place to live but recalls danger, violence and fear.
Tourist information
- Lively city, full of culture, divine food, exquisite food and unique nightlife.
TNCs and Medellín
Companies that have established offices in Medellín include:
- Bancolombia (banking)
- Exito (retail)
- Argos (cement)
Medellíns economic renaissance:
- RUTA N attracted technology and innovation especially in areas of health, information, technology and communications
- It has generated 2900 jobs by attracting 73 companies
In 2012 HP opened and office in Medellín, employing 1000 people.
In 2015 the project dissolved which meant that...
- Medellin's plans to transform a neglected district were paused
- Employment promises were broken
- RUTA N have empty office space
However it hasn't affected Medellin's new reputation