Quotes by Jaime Lerner

About Jaime Lerner:

Jaime Lerner is 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 (1971–75, 1979–84 and 1989–92). In 1994, Lerner was elected governor of Paraná, and was reelected in 1998.
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Many cities end up putting off things because they want to understand everything. They don't understand that innovating is about starting. Taking care of a city is a process that you start, and then give the population space to respond.

Jaime Lerner

There are three major issues now that are becoming important, not only for cities, but for all mankind: Mobility, sustainability - which is linked to mobility - and social diversity.

Jaime Lerner

We can't have landfills forever, and we can't ask others to accept our trash.

Jaime Lerner

Garbage removal is a citizen responsibility.

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.

Jaime Lerner

The secret to the city is integration. Every area of the city should combine work, leisure and culture. Separate these functions and parts of the city die.

Jaime Lerner

Author Bio

  • NameJaime Lerner
  • DescriptionBrazilian politician and architect
  • BornDecember 17, 1937
  • CountryBrazil
  • ProfessionPolitician; Architect; Urban Planner
  • AwardsPrince Claus Awards