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Behind The Scenes In Wonderland: Re-Assessing Curitiba's Planning Model, Clara Irazabal
Behind The Scenes In Wonderland: Re-Assessing Curitiba's Planning Model, Clara Irazabal
Clara Irazabal
Curitiba, Brazil, a metropolis of 2.4 million inhabitants in the southern state of Parana, has demonstrated a rapid improvement in urban quality over the last thirty-five years. The city has drawn worldwide recognition for its achievements and today is regarded by many as a model of urban planning and management. Yet, while some of Curitiba's successful strategies have received well-deserved attention, this ecological "wonderland" still faces some major challenges. A critical reassessment of the city is due, specificallY with regard to the characteristics of the planning model it offers and the role that citizens have played as this model has …