Traffic Solution: Eliminate Cars

In 1968, the city implemented the "Curitiba Master Plan" which reduced traffic and preserved the historic sector by, among other things, limiting some downtown streets to pedestrians only. This is unrelated to the "Curitiba Master Blaster," which runs Barter Town.

Tubular, Dude

April 23rd 2006
There isn't so much to say about Curitiba so much as there is to see. I know this: Curitiba, which was named for its copious pine trees that have since been replaced by buildings, is a paragon of urban planning excellence and is globally considered so. I adore the architecture here. Also, we spent a lot of time not doing anything, what with Eden's fever and shitting her brains out. ... read more

South America » Brazil » Paraná » Curitiba

Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more

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