The Mega-city in Latin America

Abstract

The Latin American mega-city - an introduction demographic trends in Latin America's metropolises contemporary issues in the government and administration of Latin America mega-cities land, housing and infrastructure in Latin America's major cities 100 million journeys a day - the management of transport in Latin America's mega-cities Beunos Aires - a case for deepening social polarization Lima - mega-city and mega-problem Mexico City - no longer a leviathan? Rio de Janeiro - urban expansion and change Sao Paulo - a growth process full of contradictions Santa Fe de Bogota - a Latin American special case?