Curitiba city has long been well-known for its unique bus rapid transit system. This Brazil city was also famous for its integrated urban planning and various social planning measures. This article introduces some features of Curitiba's city development and its creative sustainable development strategies, especially the so-called ”surface subway” system. The excellence achieved by Curitiba was due to its authority's successful integration of its city planning with the policies of sustainable development and its effective implementation with full citizens participation. Curitiba set an examplar for our local authorities who are striving for building a better living environment.