Curitiba
Paraná
Brazil
Curitiba stands out for its urban planning and sustainability-oriented management. Internationally renowned for its public transportation. The city has collected numerous international awards and attracts 8 million tourists annually, enchanted by its cultural diversity and beautiful attractions.
It was elected the World’s Smartest City in 2023 by the World Smart City Awards in Barcelona, the World’s Smartest Community in 2024 by the ICF in New York, and received the 2024 Silver Trophy at the Seoul Smart City Prize. These awards reflect the transformation of innovative ideas into real policies aimed at improving the quality of life for both residents and tourists.
With 52 parks and over 1,300 squares, it offers 62 m² of green space per inhabitant, practicing the “sponge city” concept for over five decades, resilient to the most severe weather events.
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Environmental & Nature
With 52 parks and over 1,300 squares, it offers 62 m² of green spaces per inhabitant, practicing the concept of a “sponge city” for over five decades, resilient to the most severe climatic events. Curitiba is part of the global network of cities committed to adopting measures to address global warming, reducing the consumption of fossil fuels and increasing the generation of clean energy. Examples include the Caximba Solar Pyramid and the Curitiba Mais Energia project.
Smart City
With the Vale do Pinhão – an innovation ecosystem – Curitiba has exponentially increased services geared towards entrepreneurship. The creative economy is an integral part of the city’s government plan, with full support for local artisans and creatives.
Tourism management also follows international standards of the DTI methodology – Smart Tourist Destination, which prioritizes aspects such as mobility, safety, accessibility, and sustainability. In the area of Health, the “Saúde Já” app schedules appointments in the public health network, schedules vaccinations, and also provides telehealth services, all free of charge.
Human-Centric
In Curitiba, citizens have a voice and actively participate in decision-making through the ongoing “Fala Curitiba” program, used for suggesting projects and investments to be included in the following year’s municipal budget. Even the new concession for Curitiba’s public transportation, which has already inspired more than 200 cities worldwide, receives suggestions from citizens and users of municipal transport.