IMAGINING 2080
Planet City -- a sci-fi vision of an astonishing regenerative future
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The future of humanity and the long-term sustainability of the planet are inextricably linked to the fate of our cities. Cities are the crucible of civilization, the hubs of innovation, the engines of wealth creation and centers of power, the magnets that attract creative individuals, and the stimulant for ideas, growth, and innovation. But they al
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Neuropolis: Our relationship with cities from Mumbai to Manhattan. As our cities change, they inspire a change in us: "A new generation of explorers, cyclists and psychogeographers are remapping urban landscapes through non-places. In this expanding urban maze, waymarks — as ever — are key to community cohesion ." Cities are described as "an immens... See more
Weidenfeld & Nicolson • You Are Here: A Brief Guide to the World
A speculative and imaginary future of the world's population of 10 billion people condensed into a small city with most of the world left as a wilderness. The city is built according to the principles of the circular economy, the planet is left for rewilding.Connect emotionally to challenges of our future through a fictional narrative. World buildi... See more
TED • Planet City -- a sci-fi vision of an astonishing regenerative future
What’s more, huge life improvements can be made by redesigning cities. In 1800, only 7% of people lived in cities. By 1900, the figure was around 16%.44 In 2020, an estimated 56% of people were city-dwellers. With three million people moving to cities every week, this may reach 68% by 2050.