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Jaime Lerner

(1937–2021) Politician Brazil

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Jaime Lerner was a politician from Brazil, best known for Urban Acupuncture.

Quick Facts About Jaime Lerner

Born: December 17, 1937
Died: May 27, 2021
Nationality: Brazil
Profession: Politician
Notable works: Urban Acupuncture

About Jaime Lerner

Jaime Lerner was a Brazilian politician. He was the governor of the state of Paraná, in southern Brazil. He is renowned as an architect and urban planner, having been mayor of Curitiba, capital of Paraná, three times. In 1994, Lerner was elected governor of Paraná, and was re-elected in 1998.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Prince Claus Award Volvo Environment Prize Robert Matthew Prize

Quotes by Jaime Lerner · Page 2

A city grows like an organism. It is a structure of living and working together a mix of functions.

Architecture

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Every city has to deal with the problem of cars and public transport.

City

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The design of a city is like a strange archeology.

City

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I have realized after all these years that a city that has a good quality of life attracts jobs. People don't want…

City

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A system of bus rapid transit is not only dedicated lanes. You have to have really good boarding conditions - that means…

Before

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The car is the cigarette of the future.

Car

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There are three major issues now that are becoming important, not only for cities, but for all mankind: Mobility, sustainability - which…

Becoming

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Garbage removal is a citizen responsibility.

Citizen

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