Sustainable urban living - (Curitiba/East village London) Flashcards

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What environmental issues did Curitiba face in the 1970s?

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Rapid development in the 1970’s began to create environmental issues for the Brazilian city of Curitiba.

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Who initiated sustainability efforts in Curitiba?

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The city major Jamie Lerner realised the environmental issues and began a huge drive towards sustainability.

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What areas has Curitiba tackled to become more sustainable?

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Curitiba has tackled open space, transportation, water, education, and housing.

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Why is Curitiba often regarded as a leading light?

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It is often stated to be a leading light for sustainable development.

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What was the impact of pedestrianisation in Curitiba?

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Pedestrianisation of the main street reduced dependency on the car and was done in 3 days to avoid opposition.

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What is the capacity of the BRT bus system in Curitiba?

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The BRT bus system uses bi-articulate buses, capable of transporting up to 4000 people per day.

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How does the BRT system make transportation affordable?

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BRT has only one fare for any journey, making it affordable for all and encouraging more journeys.

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What is the frequency of buses in Curitiba’s BRT system?

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Buses stop every 60 seconds at each stop.

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What is the purpose of the green exchange program in Curitiba?

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The green exchange allows people in slum areas to recycle their waste in exchange for fresh fruit and vegetables from the farms surrounding the city.

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How does Curitiba manage waste?

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Waste is sorted and recycled widely, providing jobs and reducing landfill.

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What incentive do developers have in Curitiba regarding green space?

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Developers are allowed to build taller buildings in exchange for leaving green space around them.

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How does Curitiba manage heavy rain and flood risk?

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Parks are allowed to flood during heavy rain, reducing flood risk.

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What environmental feature is present in East Village, London?

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Green roofs have been planted on all buildings higher than 100m to absorb CO2.

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How well is East Village served by public transport?

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East Village is very well served by public transport with 195 trains per hour and 9 bus stops.

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What is the function of the combined heat and power system in East Village?

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The power station directly supplies the 2000 homes with a hot water supply, saving on waste.

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How does East Village conserve water?

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It uses 1/3 less water by recycling grey water to flush loos and filtering rainwater in ponds.

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What percentage of construction waste was reused or recycled in East Village?

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90% of construction waste was reused or recycled, significantly reducing environmental impact.