Podcasts about future of cities

How are digital cities transforming the future of urban living? In this episode, Bil chats with Bai Lu, Senior Technologist for Global Digital Cities at Dell, to explore the evolution of digital cities and how they're redefining traditional urban frameworks. Bai Lu shares her journey from engineering to leading digital transformation while exploring how edge computing reduces latency, boosts security, and powers digital twins for smarter city planning. They also dive into the challenges of building digital city projects and highlight innovations like Toyota's Woven City, offering a glimpse into the future of more connected, sustainable urban landscapes.---------Key Quotes:“One way that we can help the city planners using a digital twin platform is to actually help the city planners to predict. What will be the potential issue that is affecting their sustainability plan, like city traffic or air pollution or noise pollution, when they actually want to build a new project?”“The thing that I'm really looking forward to is this equality of using technology for everyone. There will be no limit to anyone because of location, connectivity, or because of age. I believe the future is not far.”--------Timestamps: (01:23) Bai Lu's journey into technology(05:17) Edge computing in digital cities(09:02) Digital city projects and use cases(12:44) Understanding digital twins(15:47) Bai Lu's favorite digital cities deployment(21:04) Sustainability in digital cities(27:42) Breaking down the complexities of digital city projects(35:23) Toyota Woven City: A futuristic vision(40:59) Future of digital cities and edge computing--------Sponsor:Over the Edge is brought to you by Dell Technologies to unlock the potential of your infrastructure with edge solutions. From hardware and software to data and operations, across your entire multi-cloud environment, we're here to help you simplify your edge so you can generate more value. Learn more by visiting dell.com/edge for more information or click on the link in the show notes.--------Credits:Over the Edge is hosted by Bill Pfeifer, and was created by Matt Trifiro and Ian Faison. Executive producers are Matt Trifiro, Ian Faison, Jon Libbey and Kyle Rusca. The show producer is Erin Stenhouse. The audio engineer is Brian Thomas. Additional production support from Elisabeth Plutko.--------Links:Learn more about Dell Technologies Smart City SolutionsCheck-out Bai Lu's recent blog on Forbes Follow Bill on LinkedInFollow Bai Lu on LinkedIn

In this episode of "Radio Spaetkauf," recorded in collaboration with the Europäische Akademie Berlin, we focus on the future of urban living; asking the question, "What is the city of tomorrow?". Host Daniel Stern is joined by architect Max Schwitalla and author Aiki Mira. The conversation begins with Max sharing how skateboarding background influenced his urban design approach, and with Mira reading a passage from their award-winning novel “Neurobiest" describing Berlin of the future topped by green rooftop communities. From there we discuss visions for the future: inclusive, polycentric urban design, mobility hubs, and discarding anthropocentricism to leave space for nature. The exploration of "The City of Tommorow" brings us to innovations (both real and imagined), micro-utopias, and proposals for infrastructure which is reusable, queer and adaptable.  Recorded Oct 17, 2024 at Podigee's Offices in Berlin Guest Links: Aiki Mira https://aikimira.webnode.page/ Aiki's Podcast: Das War Morgen Insta: @aiki_mira Event at Otherland Books: otherland-berlin.de Max Schwitalla https://studioschwitalla.com/ --- Radio Spaetkauf https://www.radiospaetkauf.com  @radiospaetkauf Europäische Akademie Berlin https://www.eab-berlin.eu @europaeische_akademie_berlin Daniel Stern https://www.sterndaniel.com/  @danielandstern  Venue: https://www.podigee.com/ • DONATIONS / SUPPORT: https://www.radiospaetkauf.com/donate/  

An ill-fated business school fashion show led to a venture capital fund with $215 million AUM. The duo met in 2010 at the MIT Sloan School of Management and soon after became research partners investigating why VCs were shunning startups in highly regulated spaces even though AirBnB and Uber were starting to reach venture scale very quickly. Tech-enabled startups impacting how we live in the real world were new (back then). Their research sparked Tumml in 2012, an early-stage accelerator, and culminated with the Urban Innovation Fund I in 2016. Now on their third fund with $215M in AUM and multiple exits, including CodeSpark Academy (acquired by BEGiN) and Electriphi (acquired by Ford). In this episode, Clara and Julie share how they lean into regulated spaces, take advantage of macro trends, and uniquely focus on the relationship between cofounders when investing—lessons from their own highly effective partnership.Clara and Julie invest $500K to $3M into pre-seed and seed startups that make cities more livable, sustainable, and economically viable. This urban thesis covers sectors like climate tech, financial services, transportation, fintech, education, proptech, and future of work.Highlights: Clara and Julie had a hypothesis that urban tech was not only going to take off, but that it was also worthy of VC capital, contrary to what some of the top VCs thought at the time. Sometimes, the role of an investor is to support other investors just as much as the founders. Clara and Julie explain the importance of being the investor who steps up and gains consensus among the other LPs when disputes or dilemmas arise. The opportunity to invest in Electriphi, an electric vehicle fleet management software company, led to an acquisition that returned most of their second fund – all because they were brave enough to bet on the macro trends and tailwinds. Matching up founders with opposite skill sets might work out, but Clara and Julie would much rather find people who truly mesh on deeper levels. (00:00) - FIFU 13 - Julie Lein & Clara Brenner (03:22) - A new kind of VC: The Urban Innovation Fund (11:16) - Opposites attract? Optimizing for cofounder-cofounde fit (18:42) - What are Julie and Clara's whys? (23:43) - Lessons from the first check: They won't all be unicorns (33:23) - Lessons from the worst investment: The only failure is giving up (39:01) - The bear hug: Avoiding the bystander effect and getting other investors on board (44:37) - Lessons from the best investment: Catching Electriphi and the regulatory tailwinds (49:26) - Sensing change: The power of investing in a not-hot space (51:08) - What's next: Looking ahead to the next 5 years of investing (58:03) - Becoming a better investor: What's the secret? (01:04:20) - Pattern matching: What it is and what it isn't to Julie and Clara (01:10:51) - Speed round

Imagine a world where cities are not just places to live, but dynamic hubs of innovation, specialization, and cooperation. What if the cities of today are shaping the political and economic landscapes of tomorrow in ways we are only beginning to understand? In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of urban development with Ian Goldin, a leading expert on global development and urbanization. Ian is a renowned Professor of Globalisation and Development at the University of Oxford, where he directs the Oxford Martin School and the Oxford Martin Programme on Technological and Economic Change. In our conversation, we discuss the historical evolution of cities, the ways cities drive innovation, and the transition from manufacturing-based economies to knowledge-based economies. Explore the continued rise of major cities, the challenges they will face, the impact of remote work on urban clustering and economic geography, and how cities shape the politics of a country. Discover strategies for creating more accessible and equitable cities, why transport, education, and housing are vital, how urban policies need to change, mitigating climate change impacts through successful urbanization, and more! Tune in to uncover the hidden mechanisms behind urban success and the future of our rapidly urbanizing world with Ian Goldin!Key Points From This Episode:Discover how cooperation, specialization, and innovation drive the evolution of cities.Unpack the role of diversity and connectivity in driving urban innovation.Learn about the key historical milestones in urban development.Impact of the Industrial Revolution on urban growth and specialization.Insights into the political implications of urban concentration.How cities can successfully transition from a manufacturing-based economy.Unpack the unique challenges faced by cities in developing countries.The future of industrialization and urbanization in a rapidly changing world.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Ian GoldinIan Goldin on XOxford University Age of the CityThe Death of DistanceCharter Cities InstituteCharter Cities Institute on FacebookCharter Cities Institute on X

What if we built cities focused around community, leveraging technology to actually increase human connection, health, and fulfillment? Devon Zuegel, the leader of Edge Esmeralda—a pop-up village that took place in June 2024—joins Possible to discuss how she is reimagining cities to optimize for community. In this episode, Devon, Aria, and Reid get into why designing cities with intention can impact quality of life and strengthen communities. Devon shares what she has learned from Edge Esmeralda—and what she plans to build from here.  Read the transcript of this episode here. For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/  Topics: 2:20 - Hellos and intros 4:39 - Computers are like gardens 6:25 - Fictional Cities 8:15 - Cities are the platforms we build our lives on 10:10 - City as a networks and places of opportunities  13:40- Best and worst designed cities 15:40 - AI element  19:20 - What is Edge Esmerelda?  26:00 - Devon's learnings thus far 31:50- Scaling Cities of the Future 36:30- Intersections between technology and cities  39:10- Philosophical manifestos of cities  43:30- Devon's thoughts on California Forever  44:10 -Rapid-fire Questions Select mentions:  Edge Esmerelda ( https://www.edgeesmeralda.com/welcome)  Chautauqua (https://devonzuegel.com/chautauqua-an-idea-embedded-in-a-place)  Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's Inflection's Pi, OpenAI's ChatGPT or other AI tools, each episode will use AI to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.

What if we could build the ideal sustainable city from scratch? This week's guest is aiming to do that, and he has unique insight into what making that dream a reality can look like. Jan Sramek is the founder of California Forever, a company aiming to build an affordable, urban community in Solano County, California. Reid—an investor in California Forever—and Aria sat down with Jan to talk about the vision for the city, where it draws inspiration from, and some of the controversy that has sprung up around the initiative since it was announced in 2023. Why build a new city rather than developing existing ones? How will this new city be connected to the surrounding community? And when might the first residents be able to move in? Read the transcript of this episode here. For more about:  California Forever/East Solano Plan (https://eastsolanoplan.com/)  Zipline (https://www.flyzipline.com/)  Living Carbon (https://www.livingcarbon.com/)  JFK speech at Rice University (https://www.rice.edu/jfk-speech)  For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/  Topics: 03:45 - Hellos and intros 04:25 - Where does Jan draw inspiration from 05:57 - Jan's journey to real estate 08:18 - What is California Forever's timeline? 10:44 - AI weighs in on initiatives to refresh existing cities 13:07 - Cities to look to for inspiration 14:48 - How to create economic opportunity in a new city 17:58 - The importance of local jobs 21:23 - Responding to criticism 24:30 - Most exciting developments 25:55 - Most common misconceptions 27:04 - Community feedback and climate efforts 30:53 - How to connect to public infrastructure 32:38 - How feasible is California Forever, exactly? 35:14 - Learning from past and present initiatives 39:52 - Nonprofit and government stakeholders 42:24 - Why is building from scratch greener? 45:08 - Rapid-fire questions Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's Inflection's Pi, OpenAI's ChatGPT or other AI tools, each episode will use AI to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.

You've heard of “artificial intelligence,” or AI, in one sense or another; we've been reckoning with the concept through books, movies and academic discussions since its earliest mentions in the 1950s. When you hear about it today, though, it's typically in the context of “generative AI,” the rapidly evolving web-based tool that humans are using right now to enhance their worlds. Generative AI (like the popular ChatGPT engine, among others) writes up entire documents, draws up complex images, researches historical issues, drafts organizational plans, and even provides advice on complicated scenarios, pretty much on its own, hence the "generative" term; all you have to do is type in what you're looking for. It's pretty amazing. If you work in local government, you might be thinking about where and how it fits in; perhaps your city already has an AI policy on the books, or has used it to help draft or enhance language in public documents. But, like with any transformative technology, it comes with all kinds of cautions and ethics worries. Are we comfortable with it essentially learning how to do jobs we've always entrusted humans with? Already, we've seen trust in generative AI lead to embarassing, avoidable public blunders and messes. It brings privacy and authenticity issues, too. Did you know generative AI can sample a recording of your voice and learn how to speak as if it's really you, potentially faking out anyone who hears it? Take this episode of Municipal Equation, the podcast about cities and towns from the NC League of Municipalities, as a sort of primer on the generative-AI conversation in the context of local government at the moment. What's the potential? What are the dangers? How can cities and towns use generative AI safely and for the best? It's not going away. // Municipal Equation is a production of the N.C. League of Municipalities, . Contact host/producer Ben Brown at . 

The idea that we have more and more people on this planet has been prominent in recent decades but some researchers now project a future of declining population in some parts of the world, including the United States, which has implications for our physical infrastructure. On this episode, we talk with engineering researchers Sybil Derrible and Lauryn Spearing of the University of Illinois Chicago about a depopulated future. 

In our latest podcast, Chris Walters, JLL's Head of UK Life Sciences, is joined by Professor Greg Clark, Chair of Connected Places Catapult and 3Ci. This episode delves into the role of innovation districts and the innovation economy's role in shaping the future of urbanisation as we continue to experience population growth and the drive to meet future sustainability requirements of the planet.

Norman Foster is unarguably one of the greatest architects of the last half century. We're delighted that he joins Country Life magazine for a very special episode of the podcast. Speaking to Country Life's Carla Passino, Lord Foster describes how he left school in Manchester at 16 before eventually working his way through university in order to forge a career as an architect, a role in which he has reshaped countless cities — not least London. He shares his view on what makes London the city that it is, how it is a city that 'is essentially organic', and how its informality, copious green spaces and thriving neighbourhoods model can help popularise the concept of the 15-minute city across the world, and what he has to say to those who criticise how he, and his imitators, have reshaped the skyline of the British capital.The architect also talks about his other key passion in life: flying. The 89-year-old has flown 75 different types of aircraft, including helicopters and jets. Lord Foster also talks about the work of the Norman Foster Foundation, and how he is trying to help tomorrow's architects to plan and create cities which are as sustainable as they are vibrant and liveable. Episode CreditsHost: James FisherInterviewer: Carla Passino:Guest: Lord FosterEditor/Producer: Toby KeelMusic: JuliusHSpecial thanks: Adam Wilbourn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campfire is produced by Cabin, which is comprised of internet friends building a global network of modern villages. Learn more at cabin.cityRead more about the future of living at futureofliving.substack.comAshley Colby Fitzgerald is a cohost of Doomer Optimism and founder of the Rizoma Field School. This episode explores how to prep for periods of instability, varying methods of homeschool, localism, agroecology, relationships in a time of crises, and integrating children into intentional communities. Cabin's technical lead (Grin) joins as cohost.Twitter: Ashley: @RizomaSchoolJackson Steger @JacksonStegerGrin: @grin_io

Catrine Machi, co-founder of Swyft Cities, discusses the company's vision to transform urban real estate by improving mobility. Swyft Cities is developing an aerial transportation system that uses pods traveling along a cableway. The system offers a network of stations that provide efficient and direct routes for users. Machi emphasizes the importance of solving specific problems for cities and the need for a layered approach to transportation options. She also discusses the challenges of policy-making, procurement, and the readiness level of emerging technologies. Machi believes that the future of real estate will involve more options for transportation and a reduction in parking infrastructure.More about Catrine and Swyft CitiesSwyft CIties uses autonomous smart gondola systems to create modular, highly flexible sustainable transportation to transform urban real estate for cities and private real estate developments. Catrine Machi is co-founder of Swyft Cities, which transforms urban real estate by transforming mobility.   Catrine has dual Master's Degrees in Urban Planning & Geography, and has been an urban planner, and mobility and transportation planner, consultant, and program manager working to develop more sustainable urban mobility. Follow Catrine on TwitterConnect with Catrine on LinkedInFollow Swyft Cities on TwitterCheck out Swyft Cities‍

Disagreement between PNG and the IMF and why our future depends on how we shape our cities. 

Downtowns were built for a 9-5 world that no longer exists. Santiago Ferrer, BCG's North American lead for cities, real estate, and infrastructure development, says civic leaders have an opportunity and responsibility to rethink the best use of buildings, transportation systems, and other infrastructure. Learn More: https://on.bcg.com/46FFo6s https://on.bcg.com/471A6lj This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Get a firsthand look into Próspera's vision and operations with insights from Niklas Anzinger of Infinita VC and J. Robertson, VP of Development at Próspera.1:25 - Intro to Próspera and the project in Honduras5:33 - Infinita fund and startup industries that align with Próspera12:52 - Special economic zones and ZEDEs19:25 - What companies fit well with Próspera?26:00 - Balajian organizing principles and longevity34:00 - Working with host countries and Honduras40:35 - How can entrepreneurs practically get to Honduras and start building at PrósperaPróspera on the web:  https://www.prospera.co/Niklas Anzinger's Infinita fund: https://infinitavc.com/J Robertson on X: https://twitter.com/JRobertsonMSNiklas Anzinger on X: https://twitter.com/NiklasAnzingerWant to dive deeper? Read more about remote work on the Remotely Serious website.Check Out Curtis' Stuff: Personal Site The Origin Rockwell Media

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In our last three-person episode, we explored the future of work in the post-pandemic, climate age, about office space and commuting patterns. These changes are happening in real time, before our very eyes.The same can be said about the future of cities writ large, not just office buildings and commutes, but cities as a whole: housing, transportation, retail space, parks, institutions. All seem to be in a state of flux, at best, crisis at worse.Are we in a transitory part of the cycle or the beginning of a bigger transition, an evolutionary leap in urbanism and patterns of human settlement? And what does that mean for cities of different sizes and cultures, coastal, heartland, red, blue, and so on. Where do politics fit in? And what about the so-called “Urban Doom Loop?” Is it hype or reality?In this episode, we talk about these things, about the cities we think will thrive going forward and those that might struggle, the sink or swim of our urban future.

It's episode 10 of the Product Awards Series, hosted by Ubiety Techologies CPO Nacho Andrade! Here, Nacho speaks with inCitu Founding CEO Dana Chermesh. The focus is on the company's use of augmented reality (AR) to transform city planning and make it accessible to everyone. Chermesh's background in architecture and experience with immersive technologies in the Israeli Air Force inspired her to explore AR in urban planning. InCitu's mission is to improve the conversation around the future of cities by providing easy access to information and fostering engagement. The team prioritizes user experience and has shifted from an iOS app to web AR and QR codes for seamless access to AR experiences. Chermesh emphasizes the importance of passion and problem-solving in building great products. The podcast also touches on industry trends, the convergence of AR and city planning, and the need for responsible urban development.

Oregon was the first state in the country to ban single-family zoning in all but the smallest cities, meaning duplexes and triplexes can be built next door to single-family homes. The idea is to increase density within cities while preserving land for farms and wilderness in more rural areas. Denser housing could also help to combat climate change, and create more affordable housing to help reduce the number of people living on the streets. That’s the vision of the Yimbytown movement. In the spring of 2022, Think Out Loud hosted a panel at the Yimbytown conference in Portland to discuss what “Yes In My Backyard” could mean for the future of cities. The guests were Sam Diaz, Executive Director of 1,000 Friends of Oregon; Rukaiyah Adams, Board Chair of Albina Vision Trust; Marisa Zapata, Director of the Portland State University Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative; and Jerusalem Demsas, staff writer at the Atlantic magazine.

In this Geoeconomics Podcast episode, Niza Gonzalez talks with Jeffrey Mason from the Charter Cities Institute about the important role data has in the development of cities, the New Cities Map launch and how it can help the research in the field. This podcast was produced by the Adrianople Group. The Adrianople Group is a business intelligence firm that focuses on special economic zones, venture capital, private equity, and geoeconomics. For more information, please visit: https://www.adrianoplegroup.com/ https://twitter.com/geoeconomicspod

In this enlightening episode, Markku Wilenius, a distinguished futurist, former Dean of the Dubai Future Academy at the Dubai Future Foundation, and the Unesco Chair of learning for transformation and planetary futures, shares his profound insights on future trends and shifts. With over 25 years of experience in futures research, Markku has delved into a myriad of topics ranging from future technologies and culture, to food, climate change, and more. Also a former professor of futures studies at the Finland Futures Research Center, Markku is deeply committed to examining educational issues and fostering more human-focused learning environments across the globe. Listen as he discusses emerging global innovation hubs, the future of Dubai, and the transformative changes that will shape our future world.In the first part of the conversation, Markku lays out the transformation of cities over time. He paints a vivid picture of how urban spaces have moved from being purely functional to becoming places designed for human experience and interaction. He draws attention to the success of cities like Vienna and Copenhagen, which pioneered the concept of pedestrian-friendly urban spaces.As we move to the second part, Markku discusses the changing landscape of travel in the post-pandemic era. He underlines the significance of technological advancements like virtual and augmented reality in facilitating 'virtual visits,' reducing the need for physical travel. He also highlights the importance of resource efficiency and the imperative of transitioning to renewable energy sources.In the final part of the episode, Markku turns his focus to the entrepreneurial opportunities that these shifts present. He emphasizes the necessity for innovation in sustainable practices, renewable energy sources, and health, calling on entrepreneurs to envision the future and create products and services that address these needs.From his insights into the future of Dubai to his thoughts on the emergence of new global innovation hubs, Markku provides a thought-provoking exploration of what the future might hold. Tune in to this episode to gain a deeper understanding of the changes on the horizon and how they might shape our lives in the future.

What if we didn't need cars? Janette Sadik-Khan, former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation, helped revolutionize some of New York's most famous streets into navigable, car-free areas. She joins the show this week to paint a picture of cities that put people first. How has the purpose of the city changed over time? Is it really possible—and preferable—to remove cars from cities altogether? And what does the future of cities really look like? Janette also responds to speculation about the future of transportation via GPT-4's stories of how people might traverse Istanbul and Vietnam decades from now. It turns out, we might need a lot less new technology than we think to create the people-first cities of the future. Read the AI-generated stories for this episode here. Read the transcript of this episode here.  For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all of the episodes, visit www.possible.fm/podcast. Topics: 4:15 - Hellos and intros 5:06 - How do we deal with city highways? 8:21 - When and how the city became all about the car 11:37 - What people-first cities look like 13:57 - GPT-4's story about navigating Istanbul in the future 18:10 - What does the future of our cities look like? 20:40 - How COVID-19 transformed cities 23:51 - A change we can make today to improve cities 24:57 - Why are e-bikes so innovative? 29:59 - How we can make our polis more human 33:53 - Case study: New York City 37:43 - GPT-4's story about an innovative new transportation system 42:28 - Rapidfire questions 46:00 - Debrief with Reid and Aria Possible is a new podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with a visionary from a different field: climate science, media, criminal justice, and more. The conversation also features another kind of guest: GPT-4, OpenAI's latest and most powerful language model to date. Each episode has a companion story, generated by GPT-4, which will serve as a jumping-off point for a hopeful, speculative discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively. Possible is produced by Wonder Media Network and hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger. Our showrunner is Shaun Young. Possible is produced by Edie Allard and Sara Schleede. Jenny Kaplan is our Executive Producer and Editor. Special thanks to Kevin Sheekey, Seth Solomonow, Surya Yalamanchili, Saida Sapieva, Ian Alas, Greg Beato, and Ben Relles.

Want a thriving city? Build. So says Harvard urban economist Ed Glaeser, who talks about why cities remain a magnet for talent and how they can improve affordability.

We queried ChatGPT: “Tell me about Smart Cities.” ChatGPT Response: SMART cities are urban areas that leverage advanced technologies and data analytics to enhance the quality of life for citizens, optimize resource usage, and improve sustainability. The term SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, which represents the goals and objectives of SMART city initiatives… a SMART city might use sensors and data analytics to optimize traffic flow and reduce congestion or implement a smart energy grid that monitors and manages energy usage in real-time. Some other key features of SMART cities include: Connected infrastructure, Citizen engagement, Sustainability, Improved public services and Economic growth. We then searched for fictional movie and TV character quotes about “Cities”. Three of our favorites: – “The city is a strange place. It's always changing, always exciting, always terrifying. – Peter Parker [Tom Holland], Spider-Man: Homecoming, 2017 superhero film – “The city's just a machine, and machines can be broken.” – Batman [Christian Bale], Batman Begins, 2005 superhero film – “In the city, we're all busy moving forward, chasing our dreams and desires, while the world around us changes in ways we can't always anticipate. – Claire Temple [Rosario Dawson], Daredevil, 2015-2018 Netflix TV series We'll ask Don DeLoach, Professor Ibrahim Odeh, Brenna Berman, and Iliad Terra for their take on The Future of Cities and Technology – Get Smart!

We queried ChatGPT: “Tell me about Smart Cities.” ChatGPT Response: SMART cities are urban areas that leverage advanced technologies and data analytics to enhance the quality of life for citizens, optimize resource usage, and improve sustainability. The term SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, which represents the goals and objectives of SMART city initiatives… a SMART city might use sensors and data analytics to optimize traffic flow and reduce congestion or implement a smart energy grid that monitors and manages energy usage in real-time. Some other key features of SMART cities include: Connected infrastructure, Citizen engagement, Sustainability, Improved public services and Economic growth. We then searched for fictional movie and TV character quotes about “Cities”. Three of our favorites: – “The city is a strange place. It's always changing, always exciting, always terrifying. – Peter Parker [Tom Holland], Spider-Man: Homecoming, 2017 superhero film – “The city's just a machine, and machines can be broken.” – Batman [Christian Bale], Batman Begins, 2005 superhero film – “In the city, we're all busy moving forward, chasing our dreams and desires, while the world around us changes in ways we can't always anticipate. – Claire Temple [Rosario Dawson], Daredevil, 2015-2018 Netflix TV series We'll ask Don DeLoach, Professor Ibrahim Odeh, Brenna Berman, and Iliad Terra for their take on The Future of Cities and Technology – Get Smart!

We queried ChatGPT: “Tell me about Smart Cities.” ChatGPT Response: SMART cities are urban areas that leverage advanced technologies and data analytics to enhance the quality of life for citizens, optimize resource usage, and improve sustainability. The term SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, which represents the goals and objectives of SMART city initiatives… a SMART city might use sensors and data analytics to optimize traffic flow and reduce congestion or implement a smart energy grid that monitors and manages energy usage in real-time. Some other key features of SMART cities include: Connected infrastructure, Citizen engagement, Sustainability, Improved public services and Economic growth. We then searched for fictional movie and TV character quotes about “Cities”. Three of our favorites: – “The city is a strange place. It's always changing, always exciting, always terrifying. – Peter Parker [Tom Holland], Spider-Man: Homecoming, 2017 superhero film – “The city's just a machine, and machines can be broken.” – Batman [Christian Bale], Batman Begins, 2005 superhero film – “In the city, we're all busy moving forward, chasing our dreams and desires, while the world around us changes in ways we can't always anticipate. – Claire Temple [Rosario Dawson], Daredevil, 2015-2018 Netflix TV series We'll ask Don DeLoach, Professor Ibrahim Odeh, Brenna Berman, and Iliad Terra for their take on The Future of Cities and Technology – Get Smart!

Episode 155 - Health Heroes!  I found another amazing human being, Tony Cho, when I visited Hippocrates Wellness Center recently. Tony had a very holistic childhood as he was raised in an ashram on a farm basically and then in his late teens and early twenties ended up working as a nightclub promoter. That was a huge transition but eventually he moved on to real estate and did well there but deep down he knew there was more that he could do. Going back to his roots and the way he was raised combined with the issues facing modern building practices that literally block us from being in touch with nature Tony started projects to build healthy sustainable communities. In my life I have seen many industries continue on with the very same practices that they have been doing for decades because no one stops and asks questions. “Is there a better way?” “How can we improve what we are doing?” The building Industry has been doing the same thing for a long time. And many of the building practices are made with unsustainable chemically laden products that are horrible for the people inhabiting those buildings. With the high amounts of pollution we already have and no end in sight for population growth, it is imperative that we start thinking and doing everything we can to stop pollution and changing how and what we build with is a huge way to start giving the earth a break and create healthy environments for us to thrive. Thank you for listening, please subscribe and share this podcast if you like the content and think it could benefit someone you know. Love & Light -Coach Tim. To contact Tony to learn more about The Future Of Cities or invest with him go to: https://focities.com/  If your interested in visiting his retreat in Florida go to: https://www.chozenretreat.com/   Tim's Favorite, HIGHEST QUALITY Health Product Recommendations: Best Detox & Nutrition Supplements: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com/  Best Hydrogen Machine: Tim's personal unit - CLICK HERE Best Infrared Saunas & Healing Lamps: Tim's personal unit - Save $100 CLICK HERE Water Purification/Restructuring System: Book FREE Consult CLICK HERE Best Home Air Purification Unit : Tim's personal unit CLICK HERE Best Non Toxic Home Building Materials: CLICK HERE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we're joined by Devon Zuegel to talk about Prospera, urban sprawl, James Scott's Against the Grain, Georgism and more. 

Join us January 20th at Chapman University:The Future of CitiesThe Western US has long been an innovator in developing the urban form, notably in the creation of suburbanized, multipolar cities. Yet now that model is showing strain, and there's a fierce debate about how western cities should grow. The panel will explore these issues, from homelessness to high housing prices and the impact of regulation.Register at: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejj4wlm4790ebc21&oseq=&c=&ch=Register by 1/10/23This event is almost sold out! Lunch will be provided and parking is available at no cost. Here is your chance to meet some amazing speakers, including our host Joel Kotkin.With an all star lineup including:Charles Blain- Urban Reform InstituteKarla López del Río- Community Development ProffesionalRyan Streeter- State Farm James Q.  Wilson ScholarNatalie Gochnour- Associate Dean in the David Eccles School of BusinessJoel Kotkin- Presidential Fellow in Urban Future, Feudal Future Podcast HostThis event will be moderated by Henrik Cronqvist and panelists will discuss how the Western US, a long-time innovator in developing the urban form, is now experiencing issues from homelessness to high housing prices and the impact of regulation.Seats are extremely limited and this event will sell out. Please RSVP by January 10th with the link above

Oregon was the first state in the country to ban single-family zoning in all but the smallest cities, meaning duplexes and triplexes can be built next door to single-family homes. The idea is to increase density within cities while preserving land for farms and wilderness in more rural areas. Denser housing could also help to combat climate change, and create more affordable housing to help reduce the number of people living on the streets. That's the vision of the Yimbytown movement. Last month, Think Out Loud hosted a panel at the Yimbytown conference in Portland to discuss what “Yes In My Backyard” could mean for the future of cities. The guests were Sam Diaz, Executive Director of 1,000 Friends of Oregon; Rukaiyah Adams, Board Chair of Albina Vision Trust; Marisa Zapata, Director of the Portland State University Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative; and Jerusalem Demsas, staff writer at the Atlantic magazine.

With the pandemic came the popularization of remote work, leaving many offices empty. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Alex Heil, Senior Economist at The Conference Board, to discuss what's in store for our cities. Tune in to find out: How temporary—or permanent—is this move away from urban areas? Have we reached equilibrium with return to the office or will the pendulum continue to swing? What might drive more people back to the office? What can we expect for commercial real estate over the next few years? Have infrastructure demands changed in a post-Covid world? What are the biggest challenges for urban areas, and will they thrive or decline in response?

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at the future of cities in space. We will discuss how the urban areas many of us live in today will lead to cities of the future, placed in orbit around Earth, on the surfaces of the Moon and Mars, and beyond. Later on in the show, we will be talking with Joe Yogerst. We'll discuss his new book from National Geographic, 100 Cities 5000 Ideas, as well as what cities of today can tell us about cities of the future. Currently, roughly four billion people — almost exactly half the world's population — live in cities spread around the globe. By the year 2050, that number is likely to increase to roughly 68% of the world population (including 89% of people in the U.S.) living in urban areas. For those making their homes in space, that number will — almost certainly — be near 100%. Cities in space will also face the additional challenges of… well… being in space. Listen to the podcast here or watch this episode as a video!Next week:Exoplanets in Your Backyard! w/ Allyson Johnson from National Geographic, Senior Editor of Complete National Parks of the United States!Make sure to join us, starting 3 December!Clear skies! James Get full access to The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard at thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe

We get the market implication and significance for investors with Keith Fitz-Gerald, Principal at Fitz-Gerald Group. Plus, Agthia Group has announced net revenue of AED 954 million for Q3 2022. Alan Smith is the CEO of Agthia Group joins us to explain their Q3 result. And, Brandy Scott is live from Sharm El Sheikh for COP27 and she caught up with Tony Cho, Founder and CEO of Future of Cities - a US based think tank & real estate development firm - about the kind of conversations that should come up during these events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As groups design and construct their own Network States and cities, they require infrastructure to make their plans become reality. Build Cities aims to make that process simple by providing finance and governance tools. On this episode of Campfire, Jackson chats with Angelo Alessio, Founder and Protocol Architect of Build Cities to talk about his career path, Network States, what Build Cities is, and why their work is important. Topics Covered: Introduction to Build Cities — (1:25)Angelo's Career Path — (2:25)Introduction to the Network State— (6:36)Build Protocol and Its Market — (9:54)Tools for Network States — (14:00)Build's Roadmap — (15:59)Future of Passports — (17:32)Phase 2 of Build's Roadmap — (19:57)City Processes Moving On-Chain — (28:00)The Sovereignty of Network States — (32:17)Want to learn more about what new technologies are waiting to be released? Follow us on Twitter or join our Discord to find out what's in store for us and how we make use of Web3 in both digital and physical space. See you at the next Campfire

Dror Poleg, an economic historian and author of “Rethinking Real Estate: A Roadmap to Technology's Impact on the World's Largest Asset Class”, joins Scott to discuss wealth inequality, the digital dollar, TikTok, and the future of cities. Follow Dror on Twitter, @drorpoleg.  Scott opens with his thoughts on his move to London, office space, and Meta's misadventures.  Algebra of Happiness: there's no such thing as quality time, there's just time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SkedGo was born out of the need to create smarter ways for people to travel. Shaping the global future of mobility and smart cities, SkedGo provides personalized trip planning, corporate mobility and other mobility-as-a-service technology – for governments, corporations and start-ups. When it comes to journey planning, preference based travel has not been a possiblity for most cities, especially when traveling. To try to make public transportation more useful for the customer and to create a more sustainable future, SkedGo has made it seamless. How you can get involved with SkedGo Check out SkedGo at their website and reach out to them here

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Harvard economics professors Edward Glaeser and David Cutler about “Survival of the City … Living and Thriving in an Age of Isolation.” Then Dr. Alex Pang's advice about our work life from his 2016 book, “Rest … Why You Get More Done When You Work Less” is even more relevant now. And Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent Dr Daniel Kraft talks to us about something unprecedented … our teeth!

This podcast was first published on our sister podcast, Infinite Block This week we're releasing a talk from our recent Micromobility Europe Conference, with Horace interviewing Azeem Azhar. Azeem is one of the great thinkers in the space of smart cities, the importance of exponential technologies like Micromobility and how they relate to governance and the social contract. You may recall that we interviewed him earlier this year. Both Horace and Azeem are big fans of each other and at the recent conference they got to sit down and really nut out the importance of the city and how it relates to Micromobility. These are the sort of conversations that we want to be having on the Infinite Block so if you have any suggested guests, please reach out to us on Twitter or email Oliver@micromobility.io with ideas. We'd love to hear from you. Find out more about Azeem and his involvement in micromobility here.

Flying cars, teleporters, robot butlers, and geostationary metropolises are just a few of the tropes that have long been used as pop culture markers for cities of the future. But those imaginative notions rarely address some of the most pressing issues experienced by cities now, including an expanding income gap, growing homelessness and global climate change. Can we surmount today's pernicious challenges and realize a shared, ideal future? Will tomorrow's cities be more reminiscent of the shiny utopia of Star Trek or the bleak dystopia of Blade Runner? Will future cities even be identifiable as such? SHACK15, Manny's, and SPUR presented a conversation diving head first into this pertinent question, with leading architects and urban planners Peter Calthorpe, Kristen Hall and Shilpi Kumar. Here to introduce the panel is Manny Yekutiel.

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Here is the second podcast in our Capgemini “How I Built That” Series, featuring guests in the Capgemini portfolio of products. In this conversation, Capgemini VP of Product Management Masood Amin talks with Intel Global GM for New IOT Markets Sameer Sharma. Their main topic of discussion is Intel's innovative roadside technology, an AI-integrated infrastructure enhancement designed to make cities safer and more efficient.

Oregon was the first state in the country to ban single-family zoning in all but the smallest cities, meaning duplexes and triplexes can be built next door to single-family homes. The idea is to increase density within cities while preserving land for farms and wilderness in more rural areas. Denser housing could also help to combat climate change, and create more affordable housing to help reduce the number of people living on the streets. That's the vision of the Yimbytown movement. Last month, Think Out Loud hosted a panel at the Yimbytown conference in Portland to discuss what “Yes In My Backyard” could mean for the future of cities. The guests were Sam Diaz, Executive Director of 1,000 Friends of Oregon; Rukaiyah Adams, Board Chair of Albina Vision Trust; Marisa Zapata, Director of the Portland State University Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative; and Jerusalem Demsas, staff writer at the Atlantic magazine.

What will the cities of the future look like? Monocle's Carlota Rebelo reports from this year's World Economic Forum in Davos to find out more about the global urban agenda. Hear from Yulia Klymenko, Kristiina Siilin, Miami mayor Francis Suarez, Alice Charles, Coen van Oostrom and Thomas Ermacora. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might be tempting to dismiss cities as nature wastelands, but not only are cities here to stay, and only projected to grow, they actually have some environmental benefits. Sara and Casey discuss the pros and cons of cities, and what we need to do to make cities sustainable in the future.    Resources for this episode: Field Guide to Conservation In Cities (The Nature Conservancy) Cities Aren't the Wildlife Deserts Scientists Once Feared Large Cities Fall Behind in "Neighborhood Biodiversity" How to Tell if You Live in the Suburbs Public Health Reviews: Urbanization, A Problem for the Rich and the Poor? Cities Can Be Part of the Solution in Sustaining Species Plan Melbourne: Inclusive, Vibrant, and Healthy Neighborhoods

We're in Brussels reporting from the Urban Land Institute's Europe Conference and Young Leaders Forum to explore the emerging trends for cities and what comes next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zane Miller was Cincinnati's preeminent urban historian. An upcoming lecture featuring another famed scholar — Columbia University's Ken Jackson — celebrates Miller's legacy while looking to the future of cities.

Today we sit down with a man of many talents. Greg Lindsay is a journalist, urbanist, futurist, and speaker. He is a partner at the geo-strategic and climate advisory firm FutureMap, the senior fellow for applied research and foresight at NewCities, a senior fellow of MIT's Future Urban Collectives Lab, and a non-resident senior fellow of The Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Strategy Initiative.  Greg is an expert in urban planning with an eye and mind focused on the future. In this episode we discuss what lies ahead for real estate in New York City and the country. Interestingly, Greg is also a former Jeopardy Champion who actually defeated IBM's Watson supercomputer... So without any further ado lets go Behind The Bricks… with Greg Lindsay.   Get the latest updates on Instagram : www.instagram.com/newyorkmultifamily  And Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-von-der-ahe-3320662/