How do you envision the City of the FutureExpress Yourself – Question

LCristobal Sapena Lafuente

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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)

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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