JAIME LERNER LIVES ON

 

The body of work, thoughts and ideas left by Jaime Lerner are living marks that will continue to influence us for a very, very long time. Inspiring maestro of a fine orchestra of collaborators, he turned concepts and ideas into reality; concepts and ideas that have traveled the world carrying the optimist understanding that “the city is not a problem, it is a solution.”

 

Primacy of public spaces, priority to pedestrians and public transit in mobility, solidarity, sustainability, sociodiversity, identity are key elements of his (and our) professional “mantra”. The city as the stage where all peoples meet - a concrete and visible idea that permeates Curitiba, his birthplace, his home, where he had the opportunity to materialized projects and collective dreams.

 

Jaime’s example as an architect, urban planner, citizen and politician will be sorely missed. As will his generous, convivial, upbeat personality. Nevertheless, Lerner’s legacy and example will always be alive and well here, just around the corner, in many places, and in many hearts and minds. .

We remain determined and strong in sharing these achievements, and in pursuing better communities, better cities! For people.