Carlos Richa, Mayor of Curitiba Brazil. Dialogue: 'Um pouco mais elevado do tipo tanto tem sido da prefeitura com o governo do estado e com o governo federal principalmente na recuperacao dos nossos balanciais por que involve um custo social que e o custo de construir moradias para que familias que sao removidas casas balanciais? tenham uma opcao digna de viver' Journalist 'quando a comecou...' TRANSLATION
Dialog- A little higher up there has been a partnership between the city (mayor's administration), the government of the State and the Federal Government. Especially in recovering our finances because there are social costs of building homes for those families who are evicted from their homes but who may have an option to live with dignity...I think quality of life is something that plays a significant role in the Brazilian Psyche. Curitiba is certainly one of the most progressive cities in the world when it comes to long term urban planning and sustained intitiatives especially in transport. Its also the home of the wickedly good Brazilian Pop Group Bonde do Role. A Brazilian diplomat friend of ours at the United Nations said Brazil's mission is not to teach the world how to live but how 'to live well.' I think Curitiba is a good example of that. Curitiba's plan began in the 1960's and has systematically implemented well-thought out housing, transportation and green-streets campaign that have given this moderately sized (about 1.7 million inhabitants) city a place in the front ranks of urban planning worldwide. Unlike many other places, they kept with the plan over time and the result is a most liveable place.

Curitiba, Thoughtful Planning

A Model Bus System


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