Case Studies Urbanisation

Question 1

Which Case Study Does This Description Fit?

1) Fully Integrated Bus System that is cheap and reliable - individual fuel use is 25% less than in most urban areas in Brazil.
2) Recycling of buildings - old buildings are converted into new uses, saving recourses and helping to maintain the character of the city.
3) A Recycling Programme - 70% of rubbish is sorted, recycled and sold, reducing the need for landfill. The money earned is used to improve social facilities in the city.

Answer 1

Economic Attributes Of Curitiba, Brazil

Question 2

Social Attributes Of Curitiba, Brazil

Answer 2

1) A traffic-free city centre - Curitiba was the first Brazilian city to have pedestrianised streets.
2) The development of green urban space - parks, river walkways and cycle-tracks have been built.
3) Recycling of buildings - old buildings are converted into new uses, saving recourses and helping to maintain the character of the city.
4) A public housing programme - the urban poor are given the oppurtunity to build basic homes. This ensures that most people have access to clean water and proper sanitation systems.
5) Environmental education is part of the school curriculum.

Question 3

Which Case Study Does This Description Fit?

1) A traffic-free city centre - Curitiba was the first Brazilian city to have pedestrianised streets.
2) The development of green urban space - parks, river walkways and cycle-tracks have been built.
3) Recycling of buildings - old buildings are converted into new uses, saving recourses and helping to maintain the character of the city.
4) A public housing programme - the urban poor are given the oppurtunity to build basic homes. This ensures that most people have access to clean water and proper sanitation systems.
5) Environmental education is part of the school curriculum.

Answer 3

Social Attributes Of Curitiba, Brazil

Question 4

Environmental Attributes Of Curitiba, Brazil

Answer 4

1) A green exchange system where slum dwellers that collect garbage can exchange it for food or bus tickets.
2) A recycling programme where 70% of rubbish is sorted, recycled and sold.
3) Strict environmental laws reduce industrial pollution.
4) Recycling of buildings - old buildings are converted into new uses, saving recourses and helping to maintain the character of the city.
5) The development of green urban space, parks, river walkways and recycle tracks.
6) Enviromnetal education is part of the school curriculum.

Question 5

Which Case Study Does This Desciption Fit?

1) A green exchange system where slum dwellers that collect garbage can exchange it for food or bus tickets.
2) A recycling programme where 70% of rubbish is sorted, recycled and sold.
3) Strict environmental laws reduce industrial pollution.
4) Recycling of buildings - old buildings are converted into new uses, saving recourses and helping to maintain the character of the city.
5) The development of green urban space, parks, river walkways and recycle tracks.
6) Enviromnetal education is part of the school curriculum.

Answer 5

Environmental Attributes Of Curitiba, Brazil

Question 6

Economic Attributes Of Curitiba, Brazil

Answer 6

1) Fully Integrated Bus System that is cheap and reliable - individual fuel use is 25% less than in most urban areas in Brazil.
2) Recycling of buildings - old buildings are converted into new uses, saving recourses and helping to maintain the character of the city.
3) A Recycling Programme - 70% of rubbish is sorted, recycled and sold, reducing the need for landfill. The money earned is used to improve social facilities in the city.