Simple summary of some aspects of Curitiba that make it an example of a sustainable city

1. Green Exchange is where garbage can be
swapped for food. This helps local farmers
and provides a source of healthy food for
low income residents.
Garbage is separated by residents
making recycling easier. Poor and
disabled people can find work in the
recycling units.
Integrated transport system
(ITS) is based around a network
of modern buses which reduces
pollution, saves money and is
cheap for people to use.
Parks built on river
banks, reduce flooding
and makes a pleasant
environment.
Old buildings / Brownfield
sites are turned into sports
facilities to avoid them being
taken over by squatters.
Slums have not been allowed to
develop. The cities public housing
fund allocates land for the poorest
people to build their own houses.
This means that the houses are legal
and people have addresses so they
can find formal work. The houses
have access to proper service.
Essential public services
such as schools libraries
and health centres are
located next to transport
interchanges. There is an
Open University for all
residents. Educated
citizens mean that it is
easier for the city to
attract investment.
Curitiba: a
sustainable city
Participatory Planning: local
people are involved in the
decision-making process