Rebuild This City
By Erin Gallagher
Filed Under eCo TV |
Jaime Lerner wants to challenge the way we design our cities and propose that it can be accomplished within a budget that most urban planners would think completely unrealistic. His innovative, big picture view of efficient energy use, waste reduction, mass transportation and housing development has allowed him to transform gridlocked, clogged arteries of the city of Curitiba, Brazil into smooth flowing, pedestrian filled spaces in record time. Most notably, he has the ability to harness the power of citizens and work with them to create massive positive change. Lerner has deservingly received a United Nations Environmental Award, the Child and Peace Award from UNICEF, and the 2001 World Technology Award for Transportation.
Listen in on this brilliant lecture from Jaime and get inspired to work on redesigning the components of where you live.
Posted on August 5, 2008 |
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I had the chance to visit Curitiba some years ago. Of all the Brazilian cities I saw, it was the most relaxed and safest feeling of the larger urban settings. I would imagine that was in part due to the many social programs that benefit poor citizens, the easy transportation networks, and of course - culture. As Jaime says, we can do it!
Beleza
Thanks for the download. A good presenter, with a flair for the simple warm presentation. I like his inclusive style and his challenge to us all. The solution seems to take patience and the courage to work with and convert the existing city structure, employing designs that are user friendly and efficient. Great loading concept of the tubes,how does the payment system differ from the conventional train systems in Denver, Calgary and Edmonton etc.?
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