Planet City

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

New forms of architecture, infrastructure, and organisation will emerge from this, relying on a rebalanced relationship between participatory cultures and corporate interest, public sector and private sector, and the reinvigorated institutions of trusted government. It emphasises shared resources and civic relationships, yet recognises individual d... See more

The city is a metaphor for home; just as we remove shoes to enter the sacred space of home, we remove our carapace to enter the sacred, enchanting, convivial space of our city home. Streets are now truly public spaces that support high concentrations of life– forests, gardens, and play space, and people move around primarily by foot renewable-energ... See more

Get transported on a stunningly rendered, sci-fi safari through Planet City: an imaginary metropolis of 10 billion people, from the brain of director and architect Liam Young. Explore the potential outcomes of an urban space designed to house the entire population of the earth — and imagine answers to what is possible, and what is sustainable, for ... See more

**Note:** Creating such a radically different type of city probably requires too-down direction; is this at odds with solarpunk ideals?

we’re at risk of losing the shared temporal rhythm required for a well-functioning society. I think the same could be said for our shared sense of place. If community is key for climate change resilience and adaptation, we ought to focus more on committing to and investing in the places we inhabit. For younger generations like mine, this may mean h... See more