how do i envision the city of the future?

L. How do you envision the city of the future?

By: Claire Beaudron

#IEApplication

I. The Urban Future and The Role of Technology

II. The Rise of Smart Architecture and Green Cities

III. Innovative Urban Planning

IV. Smart Transportation Upgraded Cars and Roads Biking and Pedestrian Systems Public Transportation

V. “Nerve Center” of Cities “Operation Center” Use of Sensors Example: Smart Waste Management

THE URBAN FUTURE

“By 2050, approximately two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities, up from just over half right now. This demographic shift means that it is especially important for urban centers to start preparing for the future through infrastructure improvements, technological innovation, policy-making, environmental protections, and other forward-looking strategies.”

Varinsky, D. (2016, June 17). The top 25 cities for the future. Retrieved March 04, 2017, from http://www.businessinsider.fr/us/top-25-cities-for-the-future-2016-6/

THE URBAN FUTURE

“High tech materials, sensor networks, new science, and better data are all letting architects, designers, and planners work smarter and more precisely. ” — Adam Rogers

“Smart cities will place technology at the core of its development strategy.” — AT Kearney

SMART ARCHITECTURE Thinking of ecology and environmental issues in

relation to buildings. Need to think in terms of interaction, minimum use of

materials and energy, and careful planning over longer periods of time, to reduce the environmental impact of this major human activity called building.

Planning, building and construction and the application of intelligent systems, all in aid of sustainability. Mediates between the demands and desires of users and

environment.

SMART ARCHITECTURE Efficient

Does more with less.

Time-based Reacts in differing time cycles to changing user exigencies,

climatological conditions, changes of function and social developments.

System-based Is evolutionary, network-minded, and exhibits swarm

behavior.

Natural Learns from nature, uses it when necessary.

SMART ARCHITECTURE Example: Smart Green Tower planned for

Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany)

Battery-operated residential building which will be powered entirely by the sun.

Potential of the system as a

green alternative providing

dynamic solar shading

alongside sustainable, renewable

energy.

GREEN CITIES

MASDAR CITY, in the UAE desert : the world’s first project of a zero-carbon city.

GREEN CITIES

INNOVATIVE URBAN PLANNING "Cities have the capability of providing something for

everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody." — Jane Jacobs

MEDELLĺN Sustainable designs that provide a framework for social

development. Building meaningful architecture that enhances the lives of

those that surround it. Major investments in public infrastructure and civic architecture

providing better connection throughout the city and its urban fabric.

Demonstrates how visionary approaches to planning can improve urban life.

INNOVATIVE URBAN PLANNING: Medellín METROCABLE

Unifying a fractured city since 2004: connects poor northern neighborhoods to the richer south.

Plan to promote peace through urban planning. Investment of the poor in their city’s fate.

LIBRARY-PARKS (parque biblioteca) Design of large public libraries sprinkled

throughout the city, all surrounded by beautiful green park space for public use.

Were among the first safe public spaces many had seen. Spaces for encounter,

coexistence and opportunity.

Strategically placed within city’s most marginalized communities.

Strong emphasis on the participatory process of the community.

INNOVATIVE URBAN PLANNING: Medellín

Medellín as an inspiring model of innovation; a prime example of how visionary approaches can improve urban life.

Using urban planning as a weapon, giving a new face to the city.

Public projects designed as community spaces that are inclusive and socially equitable.

INNOVATIVE URBAN PLANNING: Medellín

Key to Medellín’s success is that these are not isolated projects. They are all woven together, co-creations with the communities that use them every day.

“A good building, a well-designed space, a dignified public transit system, a quality cultural event – these all work on a psychological level to generate a feeling that you are included in the city” — Alejandro Echeverri

INNOVATIVE URBAN PLANNING

UPGRADED CARS AND ROADS

Autonomous, solar-powered, artificially-intelligent cars

Massive development of underground roads and tunnels Burying the roads that divide communities Circumventing congestion Removal of noise and air pollution Freeing up space

SMART TRANSPORTATION


Circular pedestrian bridge (Lujiazui, China) Hovenring (Netherlands): suspended cycle path roundabout

BIKING AND PEDESTRIAN SYSTEMS


PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Collecting and harnessing data to predict traffic Responsive urban transport

Traffic monitoring through informal transit systems Controlled traffic lights Reduced congestion Intelligent path selection: proposition of

alternative routes

City-wide “OPERATION CENTER” Connecting all agencies revolving around events, incidents,

emergencies and crises services. Immediate, coordinated response rolled out in the event of a

crisis (such as a collapsing building, a flash flood, etc.) Provides mobile applications to keep citizens involved and in

touch with potential accidents, traffic black-spots, and other city updates.

Opens up a range of city data that people can easily access.

SENSORS In escalators, street lights, heating systems, locks… Provide valuable and comprehensive data about how a city is

performing; Allow systems to be joined up to ultimately work more

efficiently.

“NERVE CENTER” OF CITIES

Example: SMART WASTE MANAGEMENT

Stream-lined rubbish collection using sensors: Reduced number of bin lorries on the roads Smart collecting routes: fewer vehicles and crews Less disturbance and congestion Increases efficiency and recycling, while

saving taxpayers’ money

“NERVE CENTER” OF CITIES

THE CITIES OF THE FUTURE: IN A NUTSHELL

Sustainable: Green and Eco-Friendly

Smart: Connected and Autonomous

Renewable, Safe, and Energy-Efficient Technologies

Minimal environmental footprint

Integrates and includes every segment of population in project management and decision-making