A sketch of how I envision the city of the future.

1. How do you envision the
city of the future?
Presentation for IE Application
by Benjamin Mäder

2. Cities as we know them now ...

3. Population growth and urbanization lead
to scarce space. To cope with that, more
skyscrapers sprout up from the ground ...

4. ... and transportation systems are laid
underground.

5. If you look closer, you will see
another way to optimize the usage
of space – urban gardening and
recreation areas beautify
rooftops.

6. Solar panels are integrated in
window shutters to generate
clean energy.

7. The remaining energy needs are covered by
nuclear fusion and wind energy,
leading to a safer and greener planet.

8. In the city of the future, everything is
connected and becomes smart ...

9. Street lights know when someone is
approaching and safe energy when
nobody needs them.
Your apartment is preparing for you when
you‘re on the way home - turning on the
lights, adjusting the temperature
and customizing to
your habits.

10. A huge network of perfectly coordinated
autonomous cars is the new public transport.
It allows fast and environmental-friendly
travel, and even recognizes when you want to
be picked up.
Also, the industry is connected and entirely
autonomous. The machines anticipate
the demand and produce accordingly.
Drones deliver goods to
their destinations.

11. The City of the Future