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After working in cities for nearly 40 years, I am telling you that every city can improve its quality of life in less than three years, no matter the scale or the financial conditions.

Jaime Lerner

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Jaime Lerner
Age: 83 †
Born: 1937
Born: December 17
Died: 2021
Died: May 27
Architect
Politician
Urban Planner
Curityba do Parana
Quality
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Working
Improve
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Nearly
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Every
City
Years
Conditions
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Cities
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