Curitiba - Sustainable City Flashcards
What is the name of the sustainable city in Brazil that is often studied as an example of good urban planning?
Curitiba
Which exam board is associated with the topic of Urban Issue Curitiba Sustainable City at GCSE level?
AQA
What is the key principle behind Curitiba’s sustainable urban planning?
Integrated and sustainable public transport
True or False: Curitiba is known for its high levels of car dependency.
False
What is the name of the bus system in Curitiba that is a key component of its sustainable transportation?
BRT
What is the term used to describe the practice of designing cities to be walkable and easily accessible by public transport?
Transit-oriented development
What is the number of daily users in Curitiba who use public transportation daily?
2 million
Which year did Curitiba implement its first dedicated bus lane?
1974
What is the term used to describe the process of reusing materials to create new products?
Recycling
What is the percentage of Curitiba’s waste that is recycled or composted?
Over 70%
What is the name of the program in Curitiba that allows residents to exchange trash for bus tokens and food?
Garbage that is not Garbage
True or False: Curitiba has a high percentage of green spaces and parks.
True
What is the name of the street in Curitiba that is closed to traffic on Sundays for pedestrians and cyclists?
Rua das Flores
What is the term used to describe the process of using natural resources in a way that ensures their availability for future generations?
Sustainability
Which architect and urban planner is famous for his work in Curitiba’s sustainable urban planning?
Jaime Lerner
