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Mayor of Bogotá Looks to Democracy to Repair the Urban Fabric of Cities Rich and Poor
Mayor Enrique Peñalosa recounts the principles that drove the transformation of Bogota, Columbia, into a more functional, livable city.
American cities might scoff at the notion of drawing lessons from the Third World. But just as those cities face daunting challenges, so do they give rise to remarkable, unexpected solutions. Focusing on improved public transit and public spaces, Mayor Enrique Peñalosa transformed Bogotá, Columbia, into a more pleasant, safe, and sustainable city. TPR is pleased to carry this excerpt from a recent speech sponsored by the Institute for Transportation & Development Policy in which he reminds an L.A. audience of the virtues that all cities should embody.
Published Tuesday December 5, 2006
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