Curitiba-Sustainable settlement case study Flashcards

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What are the two nicknames for Curitiba?

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Paradise city and Brazil’s eco-capital

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By how much has the population risen by in the last 30 years and what is it now?

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It has trebled to over 3 million inhabitants

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What state was Curitiba’s economy in, in 1970?

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It faced disaster

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Who was elected mayor of Curitiba in 1971 and what approach did they take?

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Jamie Lerner, who took a new approach to city planning, making the city more sustainable

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What system to do with transport did Lerner introduce and what did it ensure?

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He introduced the Integrated Public Transport System (ITS) which linked all parts of the city, extending bus routes, gas, water and sewerage services

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As part of the ITS structural arteries were introduced to Curitiba:
How many were there?
What direction did they run in?
What did they allow the city centre to become?

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There were 5 structural arteries
They run from east to west
They allowed the city centre to become a pedestrian friendly area

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What is Curitiba’s bus service designed to function like?

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A subway system

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What is special about the assembly of Curitiba’s buses?

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They’re assembled locally by Volvo, reducing transport costs and the impact on the environment

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What is the proper term for bendy buses?

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Triple articulated buses

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How many passengers per day can be transported by Curitiba’s bendy buses?

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4000

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By how much does Lerner claim that the bus service is cheaper than a subway system?

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100-200 times

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How are the buses indicated for a particular function?

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They are colour coded

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What allows a clean waiting area and safe place for ticket purchase on Curitiba’s ITS?

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An elevated glass boarding tube

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During peak offers how frequently do buses arrive?

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Every 60 seconds

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An initial 25,000 passengers used Curitiba’s bus service, what did this increase to?

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2 million

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What percentage of commuters use public transport in Curitiba and what is a result of this?

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75% which means air pollution in Curitiba is lower than other Brazilian cities of a similar size

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What are the negatives about Curitiba’s transport system?

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  • It is the state capital with the highest ratio of cars per person
  • Its bike paths remain largely underused
  • The use of the bus rapid transit system has decreased by 4% over the last 4 years due to fare rises and road accidents
18
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What was adopted in 1976 in Curitiba?

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A slum relocation plan

19
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What were the aims of Curitiba’s slum relocation program?

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To assist low income families by building appropriate housing close to the city centre

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What are the successes of Curitiba’s slum relocation program?

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  • The creation of socially integrated neighbourhoods that provide health, education, day care centres and recreational services
  • by meeting the needs of cities poorest people, the government save money and energy, low income neighbourhoods with all necessary amenities reduce the need for travel