Following on the heels of the World Cup tournament in Brazil that required the eviction of 100,000 of the country’s poorest citizens and demolition of their homes to make way for the 12 stadiums and visitor housing, a plan is afoot to insert 1,100 square foot modular units between the concrete pylons for housing the displaced. Each unit could provide living space for four people. The seating and fields for soccer would remain, according to ryot.org, and ticket sales for soccer matches could help finance construction and maintenance of the housing facility. MHProNews understands needed housing, but tucking people away in a concrete jungle may not be a wise long-term answer. ##

(Photo credit: ryot.org/Casa Futebol photo–World Cup stadium in Brazil)