Curitiba (example of a sustainable city)

Question 1

how many inhabitants

Answer 1

2 million

Question 2

how far from Rio

Answer 2

1,000 km

Question 3

mayor who made Curitiba sustainable

Answer 3

Jamie Lerner

Question 4

what approach

Answer 4

integrated approach

Question 5

describe the recycling and garbage operation

Answer 5

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)

Question 6

how much of its waste does it recycle

Answer 6

2/3

Question 7

example of its recycling

Answer 7

there is a library stocked with books people have thrown away

Question 8

what effect does the open space have

Answer 8

improves physical and mental health of residents, bio diversity, reduced UHI effect

Question 9

how has it solved flooding issue

Answer 9

floodplains next to rivers

Question 10

disused factories have been turned into

Answer 10

sports parks

Question 11

what have they done about skyscrapers to encourage open space

Answer 11

more stories are allowed on skyscrapers if they have more open space below or give money to help fund low income housing

Question 12

how is the bus system effective

Answer 12

straight roads
triple articulated buses- fits more people- less congestion
tubular bus stops- people pay fares in advance- cut bus times by 1/3

Question 13

how much cheaper is the bus system than a subway

Answer 13

500X

Question 14

how many people does the bus system carry per day

Answer 14

4000

Question 15

how much of a person’s income is spent on transport in Curitiba

Answer 15

10% (low for Brazil)

Question 16

which car manufacturer has a large presence in Curitiba

Answer 16

Volvo

Question 17

describe the ‘Green Exchange’

Answer 17

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