The City of Tomorrow: New Models for Living Video (DVD)

The City of Tomorrow: New Models for Living Video (DVD). According to the UN, more than three-quarters of the world’s population will live in cities by the year 2050, and the dimensions of urban development will be staggering: towns and cities will merge to form urban complexes with populations of 20 to 30 million. This program travels through Holland, the Ruhr area, and Berlin to observe the ways technology and the wealth of ideas from architects, urban planners, and researchers will change the future of cities worldwide. Discussion focuses on the visions that will make optimum use of space, meet transport needs and power requirements, and maximize quality of life for tomorrow’s city dwellers. (26 minutes)
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