Jaime Lerner
Urban Visionary | Transforming Cities Through Design
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Jaime Lerner is a globally recognized architect, urban planner, and former Mayor of Curitiba, Brazil. As the architect behind Curitiba's acclaimed bus rapid transit system and car-free city center, he transformed the city into a model of sustainable urban design.
Lerner's innovative approaches to public space, transportation, and community engagement have been replicated worldwide. His keynotes inspire audiences to rethink how cities are planned and built, with a focus on harnessing emerging technologies to improve livability and reduce environmental impact.
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A song of the city
Jaime Lerner reinvented urban space in his native Curitiba, Brazil. Along the way, he changed the way city planners worldwide see what's possible in the metropolitan landscape.
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