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- 1. How do you envision the City of the Future Express Yourself – Question L Cristobal Sapena Lafuente
- 2. Open and Green Image Source: http://6iee.com/data/uploads/20/573874.jpg
- 3. Pedestrian Superblocks Superblocks are being introduced already in Barcelona and Vitoria. The aim is to open blocks to pedestrians The trend will expand to whole city centers and boroughs Cities will minimize carspace More people walking around is proven to revitalise small businesses and local economies This in turn creates a more cohesive local society and feeling of comunal belonging This also responds to growing demand for cleaner cities, as cars are one of the mayor contaminants (noise and pollution-wise) Image Source: http://www.vox.com/2016/8/4/12342806/barcelona-superblocks
- 4. Driverless Public Transport As cars disappear from superblock interiors, Public Transport will beome the main inter-city transport mode Subway Systems will dominate as they are less intrusive and polluting Bus routes will also be relegated to outside of superblocks as demand for open spaces grow Public bicycle systems will continue to grow as a quick and flexible transport within blocks Vehicles will still be used for transport to and around Superblocks, but they will be driverless Safer: most accidents are due to human errors Faster: More efficent coordination between vehicles will reduce traffic jams Image Source: http://www.thealternativedaily.com/austrian-student-designs-bike-bottle- collects-water-thin-air/
- 5. More Sustainable Clean Energy Green Roofs will moderate energy use (warmer in winter and cooler in summer) and provide a more pleasant and clean environment Solar Panels will develop to be inconspicuous and prevalent (for example in windows) reducing energy demand. Green Spaces With less cars and more space, cities will increase green spaces for wellbeing and aesthetic reasons Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) will reduce water usage and flood risk from urbanisation. Image Source: http://xpsolutions.com/Resources/suds-are-we-ready-for-flow-through-structures/
- 7. Economic Motors Dynamic drivers of the economy The closeness of multiple industries generates economies of scale, synergies and innovation Economic opportunities will make urbanisation deepen, relegating rural areas to vacation spots or specific industry towns (which will continue to automate) However businesses will decentralize Large company offices will be a thing of the past More dynamic workplace: Companies will gather in Hubs to maximise synergies More flexible: Many employees will work mostly at home Image Source: http://oakland.new.impacthub.net/
- 8. Part of a Global Network Cheap transport and demand for skilled workers will attract talent from all over the world. As part of a global network, cities will have more in common with each other tan with the hinterlands Cities will continue towards multi- culturalism Will develop communal identities from city’s lifestyles as opposed to ethnic identity. Homogeneous rural communities Vs Multicultural cities will continue to be a main driver of political conflict in the near future
- 9. Thank You!