Streetfilms: Car-Free in Curitiba

A key corridor in a large city is cited as a prime spot to replace auto traffic with people-friendly space. Local leaders move on the idea and, once underway, the physical transition comes quickly. Cars are supplanted by street furniture and people. Critics complain, fearing negative impact on area business.

If this sounds familiar, it's probably not what you think. Streetfilms' Elizabeth Press explains:

"At
first the project was unpopular," Elizabeth continues, "but today is seen as a success and
spans 15 blocks." 

Curitiba: another stop on the "Mexico City hop."