Vila Autodromo | Before and after
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Construction in and around the Olympic Park. Nearly all of the residents of the former Vila Autodromo "favela" community in the area had their properties demolished, after receiving compensation, for their homes which were located directly adjacent to the Olympic Park. Around 20 remaining families who continued in resistance will remain with the Rio government stating it is building them new homes on the property. (Mario Tama / Getty Images)
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