Curitiba, Brazil-planning and management creating an increasingly sustainable urban area Flashcards
1
Q
how many trees planted?
A
1.5 million
2
Q
‘Bus Rapid transport system’
A
used by 1.4 million passengers per day
3
Q
how many bike paths?
A
200km
4
Q
how much rubbish recycled?
A
75%, saving equivalent of 1200 trees per day
5
Q
builders in Curitiba given tax breaks if
A
building projects include green space
6
Q
99% of residents…
A
said they were happy with their town and liked living there
7
Q
less cars
A
less air pollution
