We have to change from 'ego-architecture' to 'eco-architecture.'

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.

We have to change from 'ego-architecture' to 'eco-architecture.'

Cities are not problems. They are solutions.

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.

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

Every city in the world can be improved in less than three years.