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Rosario
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Housing
100,000 people live in informal settlements
a lot of unsuitable land so cant build
High rise developments popular with young people
Many gated communities
continue to be increasing
but they are being limited to preserve community spirit
Increasing heights of buildings & support can vary
complete replacement
General stuff abt Rosario
3rd largest city in argentina
1.3 million people local there
300km from BA
there are good transport links
international airport
one of the worlds busiest waterways
Migration
Many jobs attract migrants- puts pressure on resources
Italian migrants influence culture + food
Many people leave Argentina
often young people
population growth: 2% a year
Rosario Habitat Programme
Reduces inequalities
Education programmes
Employment focused training
Challenges
Unemployment leads to riots
criminals inflated the police
High drug abuse
High crime rates- criminals infiltrated the police
Italian immigrants are active in the cities
Two main football teams are controlled by violent groups
in 2000 many became unemployed - traditional industries closed - caused riots
Character
Socialist- history of socialism + strong trade unions
Catholic dominant religion
Cattle farming is large export
a lot of meat grills around the Town
Argentina flag originates from Roasario
There are two large football teams
Messi was from Rosario
Sustainable food production
many farmers are women
they get food and income
communities are given seeds so that they can grow crops
flood risk areas -planted with crops
for the low income families
urban farming is common
800 community gardens
40,000 people involved
Local restaurants & hotels help with the initiative
urban forestry
trees are used to improve urban environment
reduces temp & combat challenge