Curitiba- Brazil

Question 1

How is water conserved?

Answer 1

In East Village, water recycling works by rainwater draining form roofs and pavements into a water way that flows downhill. This then drains into a pond which is naturally filtered by reed beds. The water is pumped back uphill and used for toilets and watering crops.

Question 2

How is energy conserved?

Answer 2

A combined heat and power system from a CHP station.
Burns biomass which heats up the water. It’s pumped underground to the villages and their boilers. Eventually the water cools and it is pumped back to the CHP station to be re-heated.

Question 3

Bus Rapid Transport System

Answer 3

Reduce the production of car emissions 
Increases safety, dome shaped stop, making areas more accessible
Curitiba Road System.
Pay in bus stop, efficiency
Changes with weather, cool/warm

Question 4

How often does a bus arrive?

Answer 4

Every 60 seconds, so no waiting.

Question 5

How many trips made each day?

Answer 5

2.7 million

Question 6

The Green Exchange

Answer 6

Cleaner and healthier slums

Rubbish and recycling is collected, exchange it for food.

Question 7

Ways to measure Development

Answer 7

Death rate 
Birth rate 
Infant Mortality rate
Number of doctors per 1000 people
Literacy rate
% access to safe water