Curitiba - UI+C Paper 2 Flashcards
1
Q
In which country would you find Curitiba
A
Brazil
(South-eastern)
2
Q
Give three examples of how Curitiba is a sustainable city
A
Integrated Bus Rapid Transport System (BRT)
70% of waste recycled
Lots of parks
3
Q
What percentage of Curitiba’s waste is recycled?
A
70%
4
Q
Give a fact about green space in Curitiba
A
over 52 square metres of green space per inhabitant
Highest green space rate of any Brazilian City
One of highest amounts of green space per capita in the world
5
Q
What animal is sometimes used in Curitiba’s parks to provide free grass cutting?
A
Sheep
6
Q
Give a reason why a Curitiba’s BRT system is preferable to a new subway
A
Much cheaper to implement
7
Q
How much lower is car usage in Curitiba than the Brazilian average?
A
25% lower
