The topic of urban planning specifically regarding the Brazilian city of Curitiba was very interesting. The short video clip was not only informative but also entertaining, Leslie seemed a little quirky. I think learning about positive changes, regardless of the size and scale, are important to illustrate the fact that things can change. It is good to know that we are not necessarily on a downward spiral out of control. Some of the innovations were very effective and seemed logical. The bus tubes and the artery system have shown that done right, people will use public transportation which in turn will drive down carbon emissions. I understand it is not a perfect system however if the numbers are in the positive then I think it would be worth the changes. Change is difficult however, when certain systems and infrastructures are in place it can be hard to restructure systems that people have become comfortable with. I think what it comes down to is a cost benefit analysis; if the overall benefits outweigh the costs then it would be beneficial to make the appropriate changes. Environmental benefits need to be taken into account considering the potential effects to benefit all the people in society.
Urban Planning in Curitiba
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