Curitiba

Question 1

Location

Answer 1

Southern Brazil
Capital of Parana

Question 2

Background

Answer 2

3.7mil residents
Experienced rapid population growth from late 1800s to mid 1900s due to immigration from Europe - from variety of countries which is reflected in city’s tradition, architecture and cuisine

Question 3

Problems faced with urban growth

Answer 3

Mobility, sustainability, identity
Slums still prevalent
Traffic congestion
Environmental degradation
Urban sprawl

Question 4

Sustainability

Answer 4

Pedestrianised streets - reduced cars through city - now spans 15 blocks
Improved bus network
- bus lanes improved commute times
- buy tickets before boarding
- bus arrives every 60 seconds
Extensive network of parks - interconnected
- 4x recommended amount of green space per person
- maintained by sheep
People in slums given food for tidying up waste