Sustainable City- Poorer

Question 1

What is the population of Curitiba?

Answer 1

2million

Question 2

What scheme helps reduce waste and how does it help?

Answer 2

Cambio verde scheme- Means exchange for greens (fruit+vegetables)
Exchange your rubbish for food, less rubbish in streets
Can then recycle waste collected, less impact on landfill sites
Less water and ground pollution

Question 3

What is the transport scheme called in Curitiba and how does it help?

Answer 3

Bus rapid transport system (BRTS)
Less cars, less congestion, less CO2 emissions
Dedicated lane, quicker commute time, more work
Affordable for all, more people use it
Connects cities together
A bus stop within 400m everywhere, e.g 800m intervals

Question 4

What things are in new houses in Curitiba that make it suistainable?

Answer 4

COHABI housing scheme:
Sewage and water systems- Less water pollution, less waste on streets
Rain collecting water tanks

Question 5

What is the case study for a poorer sustainable city?

Answer 5

Cajuru, Curitiba, Brazil