Chapter 14
Ten Ways Cities Will Define Our Human Future
IN THIS CHAPTER
Exploring how cities will impact the future of humanity
Preparing for the changes ahead
Identifying risks to cities in the years ahead
Navigating urban innovation trends
With the vast majority of people destined to live in cities by the middle of the 21st century, the future of humans is inextricably interwoven with the future of cities. Every aspect of life will be shaped by the urban world — that includes living conditions, health, safety, work and careers, and recreation.
People have shaped cities, and, in turn, cities have shaped people. People will become what they design and build. They will enjoy or suffer the consequences of their city decisions. No doubt continuing the trend of the past few hundred years, cities will evolve and be molded by human needs and desires as well as by innovation, cultures, and the changing environment.
In this chapter, I explore ten ways that cities will define the human future. Of course, it’s not an exhaustive list; my idea here is to concentrate on areas that are echoed ...
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