Jaime Lerner was an influential urban planner and architect known for his innovative ideas in urban development and public transportation systems. He served as the mayor of Curitiba, Brazil, and was pivotal in transforming the city into a model of sustainable urban planning. His work emphasized the importance of integrating public transport with urban spaces, leading to the establishment of an efficient bus rapid transit system that has since inspired other cities worldwide. Lerner believed in the potential of cities to enhance the quality of life for their inhabitants through thoughtful design and planning. He advocated for accessible public spaces and green areas, which contributed to Curitiba’s recognition as a thriving urban environment. His visionary approach helped to redefine the relationship between infrastructure and the city’s social fabric, making sustainability a central theme in urban design. Beyond his work in Curitiba, Lerner’s influence extended globally through his involvement in various urban projects and his participation in international forums on sustainable cities. He inspired a generation of urban planners to think critically about the intersections of mobility, urban design, and ecology. His legacy lives on in the principles of urbanism he championed, which continue to affect urban planning discussions worldwide. Jaime Lerner was an influential urban planner and architect known for his innovative ideas in urban development and public transportation systems. He served as the mayor of Curitiba, Brazil, and was pivotal in transforming the city into a model of sustainable urban planning. His work emphasized the importance of integrating public transport with urban spaces, leading to the establishment of an efficient bus rapid transit system that has since inspired other cities worldwide. Lerner believed in the potential of cities to enhance the quality of life for their inhabitants through thoughtful design and planning. He advocated for accessible public spaces and green areas, which contributed to Curitiba’s recognition as a thriving urban environment. His visionary approach helped to redefine the relationship between infrastructure and the city’s social fabric, making sustainability a central theme in urban design. Beyond his work in Curitiba, Lerner’s influence extended globally through his involvement in various urban projects and his participation in international forums on sustainable cities. He inspired a generation of urban planners to think critically about the intersections of mobility, urban design, and ecology. His legacy lives on in the principles of urbanism he championed, which continue to affect urban planning discussions worldwide.