it was also decreed that hazardous buildings be demolished, and efforts were made in hiring architects to help guide residents in good construction practice - The vila canoas favela, located in são conrado, was identified as an 'Area of Special Interest' and was used as a pilot project for favela expansion.

in 2008, One of the most important advances to take place in the history of carioca favelas was the implementation of the Unidades de Polícia Pacificadora - UPPs (Pacifying Police Units) - specialized police battalions working  to combat heavily armed criminal factions and regain state control of favelas.

the installation of the UPP indelibly marks a significant attitude in current public policy - demonstrating a clear desire for communication and integration, as well as an open respect for the rights of residents.