Sustainable Urban Living (Curitiba, Brazil) Flashcards
1
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Population
A
1.8 million
2
Q
How large
A
Seventh largest in Brazil
3
Q
When was plan commissioned and for what
A
1940s for a controlled expansion
4
Q
Later plan
A
1960s to control urban sprawl, reduce traffic, preserve historic sector and develop public transport
5
Q
Name of plan
A
Curitiba Master Plan
6
Q
Main emphasis
A
Ensuring appropriate quality of life for the residents
Preserve environment for future generations
7
Q
BRT system elements
A
- Direct line buses which operate from key pick up points
- Speedy buses which operate on five main routes
- Inter district buses which join districts avoiding city centres
- Feeder mini buses which pick up people from residential areas
8
Q
Housing in Curitiba
A
COHAB= city public housing programme
Housing strategy to provide urban poor with 50,000
