American Quote by Jaime Lerner
“Curitiba is not a paradise. We have all the problems that most Latin American cities have. We have slums. We have the same difficulties, but the big difference is the respect given by people due to the quality of the services which are provided.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Urban Planning Conference, Curitiba, 1992
Curitiba faces typical Latin American urban challenges, but its high-quality public services earn residents respect despite slums and other issues.
In simple terms: City has problems but good services earn respect.
Key Takeaway
Invest in service quality to improve civic pride.
Themes
urban planning
public services
social equity
city reputation
infrastructure
citizen trust
Mood
pragmatic
hopeful
Type
policy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- municipal budgeting
- community engagement
- service design
- urban renewal
Key Concepts
sustainable development
social contract
public administration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can service quality be expanded to marginalized neighborhoods?
- What policies ensure service quality is sustained?
A Different Perspective
Good services alone cannot eliminate poverty or inequality.
