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Urban Acupuncture

Jaime Lerner Jan Gehl

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English
Island Press
15 February 2016
During his three terms as mayor of Curitiba, Brazil in the 1970s and ‘80s, architect and urbanist Jaime Lerner transformed his city into a global model of the sustainable and livable community. From the pioneering Bus Rapid Transit system to parks designed to catch runoff and reduce flooding, and the creation of pedestrian-only zones, Lerner has been the driving force behind a host of innovative urban projects.  This book celebrates these “pinpricks” of urbanism—projects, people, and initiatives from around the world that ripple through their communities to uplift city life.

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Imprint:   Island Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 207mm,  Width: 134mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   249g
ISBN:   9781610917278
ISBN 10:   1610917278
Pages:   160
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jaime Lerner is a renowned architect and urban planner who served three terms as mayor of the city of Curitiba, Brazil and two terms as governor of the State of Parana. During his time in office, Lerner led initiatives to improve sustainability, transportation, and quality of life that made Curitiba a model of urbanism. He has won numerous international awards, including the United Nations Environmental Award (1990), and was nominated as one of Time magazine's 25 most influential thinkers in the world in 2010. Lerner is Founder of the consulting firm Jaime Lerner Associated Architects, served as President of the International Union of Architects (2002-2005), and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the World Resources Institute.

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Jaime follows in the tradition of Jane Jacobs, William Whyte, and many other visionaries who have illuminated the world s thinking on cities. Urban Acupuncture is a work of fierce love for real, living, people-filled cities and cities for people. --From the preface by Carol Coletta VP/Community and National Initiatives, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation


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