Curitiba (example of a sustainable city) Flashcards
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how many inhabitants
2 million
how far from Rio
1,000 km
mayor who made Curitiba sustainable
Jamie Lerner
what approach
integrated approach
describe the recycling and garbage operation
waste separated into organic and inorganic. recyclable material goes to a plant where it is sorted by hand - is the same price as going to land fill (cost effective)
how much of its waste does it recycle
2/3
example of its recycling
there is a library stocked with books people have thrown away
what effect does the open space have
improves physical and mental health of residents, bio diversity, reduced UHI effect
how has it solved flooding issue
floodplains next to rivers
disused factories have been turned into
sports parks
what have they done about skyscrapers to encourage open space
more stories are allowed on skyscrapers if they have more open space below or give money to help fund low income housing
how is the bus system effective
straight roads
triple articulated buses- fits more people- less congestion
tubular bus stops- people pay fares in advance- cut bus times by 1/3
how much cheaper is the bus system than a subway
500X
how many people does the bus system carry per day
4000
how much of a person’s income is spent on transport in Curitiba
10% (low for Brazil)
which car manufacturer has a large presence in Curitiba
Volvo
describe the ‘Green Exchange’
un-necessary waste created by low income areas and collection can’t get down poorly constructed roads, so poor bring recyclable rubbish to trucks and get food or bus tickets in return
