curitiba Flashcards
brazil
curitiba background
capital city of state of parana
south east of brazil
large increase in population in the middle of 20th century
Who was elected in 1971
Jaime learner wa selected mayor and wanted curitiba to be a great place to live
Where is curitiba
1000km from rio
south east of brazil
water conservation strategies in curitiba
only as much water should be taken from the environment as can be replaced.
Water conservation schemes reduce the amount of water used by collecting rainwater for gardens or toilet toilets, installing toilet that flush less water, installing water meter so people pay for the water they use
how much water consumption does curitiba use than other latin american cities
half
Energy conservation scheme curitiba
in 2009 curitiba renovated it’s “green line “transport system. It now includes dedicated bus lanes for biofuel buses. There’s also a scheme place all of the cities treat with energy efficient bulbs and 84% of its energy from hydroelectric power.
Curitiba waste disposal schemes
curitiba one I’ve only eight cities in the world to collect 100% of their waste of which 70% is recycled. To further encourage recycling the government launch the green exchange program in 1989 residence receive 1 kg of food or bus tickets for every 4 kg of recyclable waste collected.
Green spaces in curitiba
in 2007 curitiba launched a government scheme that encouraged landowner to preserve green areas
people who created parks with exempt from local and federal taxes.
28 parks in the city including a 1,400,000 m² barigui park designed to absorb flood waters