🇧🇷 Curitiba: Brazil's Pioneer Eco-City

✨ 1. Park Networks & Biodiversity Conservation 🌳 Barigui Park 1.4 million m² of urban oasis Features: Lakes, forest trails & wildlife habitats (otters, coatis 🦦) Eco-design: Natural wetlands filter rainwater, reducing urban runoff 🏞️ Tingui Ecological Park Transformed from an abandoned quarry Highlights: Artificial lakes, waterfalls & lookout points Ecological restoration: Native plants revive degraded soil, serving as a migratory bird stopover 🦜 🇩🇪 German Forest Park (Bosque Alemão) Celebrates German immigrant culture Features: "Fairy Tale Trail" & birdwatching towers Mission: Teaches forest conservation through interactive exhibits ✨ 2. Urban Green Corridors & Ecological Connectivity 🚆 Green Line Project (Linha Verde) Converted 23km of abandoned railway into an ecological corridor Planted 300,000+ native trees 🌳 Benefits: Improves air quality & creates wildlife migration paths 💧 Iguaçu River Restoration Rehabilitated riverbanks with buffer zones Reduced flood risks & restored aquatic ecosystems New riverside parks (e.g., Parque do Iguaçu) offer public nature access #EcoCapital #GreenUrbanism #CuritibaModel #SustainableCities #NatureInTheCity #BiodiversityHotspot