Sustainability_Project

 ** Is the capital of the Brazilian state of Paraná. It is the largest city with the biggest economy of both Paraná and southern Brazil. Its metropolitan area comprises 26 municipalities with a total population of over 3.2 million (IBGE estimate in 2006). **
 * Curitiba Brazil **

**In 2010 Curitiba was awarded the Globe Sustainable City Award which was set up to recognize cities and municipalities which excel in sustainable urban development around the world. According to the US magazine Reader's Digest, Curitiba is the best place to live in Brazil. **

** Through an elaborate urban planning, begun in 1965 with a Master Plan, is a magnificent example of coherent integration of environmental policies, public transportation, social programs, waste management (recycling programs), expansion of green areas, etc. **

**Through the initiative of the mayor elected in 1971, Jaime Lerner began the process of development of the City by models of sustainability and strategic planning that characterized the city as an example of sustainable city for the world. **

**The welfare of its citizens is the main concern of the city and their rulers, whose urban expansion is planned in order to avoid stress to its inhabitants. ** **Curitiba is characterized worldwide by having large public spaces, 52 square meters of green space per capita, much more than the recommended 16 square meters that United Nations (UN). ** **It also includes 144 km (90 miles) of bike paths, 26 parks and lots of trees. ** **Developed an Integrated Transport System which allows travel between any point in the city paying a single ticket. ** **Curitiba is a world example of how to solve problems that cities face. His creative approach is envied everywhere and even Mayors from almost anywhere in the world have come here to learn and advice. **