Future cities: Urban planners get creative | DW Documentary

Will the cities of the future be climate neutral? Might they also be able to actively filter carbon dioxide out of the air? Futurologist Vincente Guallarte thinks so. In fact, he says, our cities will soon be able to absorb CO2, just like trees do.
To accomplish this, Guallarte wants to bring sustainable industries and agriculture to our urban centers, with greenhouses atop every building. But in order for Guallarte’s proposal to work, he says, cities will have learn to submit to the laws and principles of nature.
Urban planners also have big plans for our energy supply. In the future, countries like Germany could become energy producers. In Esslingen am Neckar, residents are working on producing green hydrogen in homes, to be used as fuel for trucks. It’s a project that‘s breaking new ground, says investor Manfred Norbert.
Our future cities will be all about redefining a new normal. Architects and urban planners are expecting to see entirely new approaches to communal living, as well as new urban concepts for autonomous supply chains. The repurposing of old buildings, and the generation of food as well as energy, are other important topics.
The architect Arno Brandhuber thinks the current building stock available, and the possibilities it offers, have been underestimated. His spectacular business headquarters are located in an old silo in Berlin’s Lichtenberg district. His most provocative project, something he calls his "Anti-villa," is a repurposed East German factory for cotton knitwear. It‘s a prime example of sustainable design.
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[@krluxo007]

The fact that this documentary is called "Urban Planners get creative" but there are no actual urban planners in it, only corporations and architects talking about what cities should be. I like the spirit of the documentary, it brings interesting topics to the table. However, I think there is a misconception about what urban planning/design is and the range of professionals who collaborate in it.

[@marakatekeri9693]

Yes i think that same thing as a urban planner...

[@sergiobasilio8098]

To plan our cities we usually forget the role of geographers, and I think that we need to know where to place urban functions first instead of desing concrete spaces. We need to know and plan the way this places are going to interact with the rest of the city (for example from a mobility point of view), and make them the most functional and optimal from the most ecological, social and economical point of view. So, in conclusion, architects should not be in charge of planning cities but in designing the diferent places that make them up. This is the big mistake of urban planning nowadays.

[@Earth098]

Your point is correct. But urban planning in general is heading in the right direction. Most urban planners would agree that walkability, bikability, and public transportation are the key aspects of sustainable and livable cities.

[@agbarugo]

In most countries, architects are actually trained to design for the human scale. Anthropometrics form part of the architect's basic education; as such, things like pedestrianism, walkability, public mass transportation, etc. are given importance especially in the post-2010s industry. Unfortunately, things like strict zoning (can't mix home and work areas!) and required parking lots (eating up HUGE chunks of space) tie architects' hands when designing spaces.

[@fer12310]

I totally agree with you, I am an architect and professor of urban planning; with my students I am very clear that we are not the "saviors of the world" there are different professions that are important in the processes of making the city but in the Schools of Architecture they show that urban planning is only done by the engineer and architect and that is very badly.

[@jeffmorrison2915]

Your argument overlooks the multidimensional nature of urban planning and the valuable role architects play in shaping cities. It is essential to consider the following points: 1- Holistic Approach: Urban planning requires a holistic approach that takes into account various aspects such as land use, infrastructure, transportation, aesthetics, and sustainability. Architects possess the expertise to integrate these diverse elements into a coherent and functional urban design. By focusing solely on the placement of urban functions, the argument neglects the importance of a comprehensive approach that architects can provide. 2- Designing Functional Spaces: Architects possess the skills to design spaces that are not only visually appealing but also functional and efficient. They understand the intricate relationship between form and function, ensuring that urban spaces meet the needs of the community. By involving architects in the planning process, cities can benefit from well-designed public spaces that enhance livability and promote social interaction. 3- Collaboration with Other Professionals: Urban planning is a collaborative effort that involves various disciplines, including urban designers, landscape architects, transportation planners, and economists. Architects can collaborate with these professionals and geographers to ensure the optimal integration of urban functions with the rest of the city. Their ability to translate conceptual ideas into tangible designs adds value to the planning process and promotes a cohesive urban fabric. 4- Balancing Social, Economic, and Ecological Factors: The argument rightly acknowledges the need to consider ecological, social, and economic factors in urban planning. However, architects are not only responsible for designing different places but can also contribute to addressing these concerns. They can incorporate sustainable design principles, promote walkability, create inclusive spaces, and address community needs through innovative design solutions. By involving architects in the planning process, cities can achieve a balance between functionality and the broader socio-environmental objectives. 5- Adaptive and Innovative Solutions: Architects possess the creativity and adaptability to respond to evolving urban challenges. They can envision innovative solutions that address emerging trends and future needs. By excluding architects from the planning process, there is a risk of limiting the creative potential and missing out on the opportunity to create forward-thinking cities that can adapt to changing circumstances. In conclusion, while geographers play a crucial role in understanding the spatial aspects of urban planning, architects bring a unique set of skills and expertise that cannot be overlooked. By integrating architects into the planning process, cities can benefit from their ability to design functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces, collaborate with other professionals, address social and ecological concerns, and provide innovative solutions. A holistic approach that combines the strengths of geographers and architects is essential for creating cities that are not only well-placed but also well-designed, catering to the diverse needs of the community and promoting sustainable urban development.

[@karigrandii]

I think the problem sergio meant was that there are not enough OTHER people involved in planning and building cities. We need to understand cities, as you said, in a HOLISTIC way. Thus, we need professionals that understand different aspects of a city. None of you mentioned for example the ecology of a city, one of the most neglected things in urban planning. It’s nice to see architects learning to build sustainable buildings or landscape architects use more meadows and green infra instead of asphalt and dead lawns. But there is SO much more to urban ecology and in a crisis like this we will need to build truly in a holistic post-human manner, where other species are recognized as imporant parts of a city. We can’t just be fully in control as humans and think we can survive without other species, we need to support them and let them support us. The future of urban planning (for me) will be more involved in urban ecology and understanding the city as a whole. Ofc change is slow but there seems to be a change in the paradigm.

[@gabecunha2411]

future cities should be about walkability, public transport, and electric bikes scooters and carts. any talk of future cities with cars is more about the continued profitability of car companies and not really about genuine sustainable living a bit disappointing to think that so many people agree that we have to change the way we are living, but don't realize transportation has to fundamentally change as well

[@miguel5785]

Totally agree. They talked about personal mobility vehicles and hydrogen refuelling stations as if we could continue moving like we do now. Hydrogen should be reserved for heavy machinery, earthworks and the like, certainly not for "personal" mobility!

[@woozah8624]

It is also abit disapointing that soo few people realise that we have to question why we need that transportation at all. Nothing in our modern way of life is sustainable, everything is created around a consumer capitalistic mindset. Pretty much everything created in the city is just consumer goods, without real purpose for human wellbeing. In the real world it is simply not needed. It is just a created need by someone, to earn money. This gives you the wellfare we got in western society, it makes poor people elsewhere do our dirtywork when they believe in the dream that we just created. We create sick behaviors and needs to profit from others. It is nothing but legal theft. And everyone buys into this. It is free market capitalism. You have to ask the bigger question. It doesnt matter if you ride that electric scooter that you charge with your own solar panels on your apartments roof, everything around it is still needed. We have lived our destructive way of life for basicly 150-200 years. Two cenutries ago your footprint were 1/100-1/500 or even greater then what it is today. Humans have to step back, to solve this issue, there is no other way. But humanity will walk the way of green capitalism, unaware of the religion they got.

[@MaartenvanderVeeke]

Where I live (the Netherlands) every city/town is already designed like this. So we should look to the next step

[@mrdot1126]

people love cars, many dont want to interact with others, don't want to be squeezed together during transport, they want their own comfort of space and temperature.. in a democracy you cant force people to give up their comfort of transportation, cos your idea of the future... i do think city's need to bann fossile fule cars at some point, but saying you cant have a car at all , that you have to use this or that, is infringing on personal freedom.

[@MaartenvanderVeeke]

@@mrdot1126 Car culture doesn't have to die for cities to be walkable/cycable and have good public transport. I would suggest watching the video of Not Just Bikes called the Best Country for drivers. It shows how walkable and cycable neigbourhoods benefit drivers.

[@DanSoloha]

As long as the “future cities” are fully walkable with robust public transit I’m on board

[@john.n.5980]

with the high inflation, high cost of living,low economic growth, low productivity, it's impossible to build a ecological city o town in germany

[@john.n.5980]

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[@stefan-pz6iy]

True

[@alexandermuller950]

Nothing is impossible!

[@civilservant9528]

@@alexandermuller950 try folding a piece of paper 9 times you muppet

[@igoromelchenko3482]

@@civilservant9528 actually he is partially right. If you put enough effort, deal with following problems etc. You may get a fine result. And, the world paper folding record is 12 times. 😊

[@BobQuigley]

For many American cities there's an opportunity to TURN THE BULLDOZERS AROUND and rebuild back toward the core. Disassemble the building which cannot be upgraded. Reuse the components of the buildings. Reuse/repurpose concrete, asphalt, etc etc. Upgrade utilities. Stop destroying virgin lands, agriculture. Endless work available, unemployment tamed. Plenty of money to be made. It's time... TY DW!

[@cheweperro]

That is all less profit. When profit is the main driver, what is best doesn't matter, only what is more profitable.

[@miles5600]

@@cheweperro suburbs aren't profitable for cities. this is also the future for the US

[@cheweperro]

@@miles5600 they are profitable for the people who benefit from it, they are not profitable for the city itself - that is correct. It is cheaper for a developer to destroy new land and build suburds than to redevelop suburbs into a higher density multi use zone.

[@miles5600]

@@cheweperro depends where, if land is cheap than suburbs kinda good. if land is expensive than they probably won't build suburbs there, instead apartments are way better and profitable.

[@cheweperro]

@@miles5600 yes, it always depends

[@oldgreg506]

These aren’t urban planners, these are architects… doesn’t matter how sustainable the buildings are if you need to drive there, it’s not sustainable…

[@petergorm]

DW stands out on KZbin and anywhere else. Thank you. Love you, DW!

[@cameryntill1355]

but this one may have fallen short, and not just because it includes a promotional video for Toyota.

[@PURAHOUSEDERESTREPO]

Walkable 15 minute cities are the future!

[@quippy8402]

This is much better and refreshing content than sickening geopolitics. DW is already doing a better job than many other news channels.

[@nadias6435]

oh yeah? like the time DW pushed the vax?? It's the same as all the other propaganda MSM.

[@VVayVVard]

Even when watching this video I couldn't help but think "but why would you pick wood or clay, when concrete is so much stronger when bombed".

[@peterbelanger4094]

Eurocommie nonsense.

[@peterbelanger4094]

Euro

[@peterbelanger4094]

com

[@nefertitib4313]

I like the idea of adaptive reuse, this is uncommon in the US where I work, most architects want their building to stand out and most of the time the existing structure has to be demolished. A lot of times the existing structure is just single family house, making way for apartments, so it is really hard to use existing structure. But the concept of studying the structure until a solution presented itself resonates w me since that’s also my approach to architecture and design. I wish we can do more though…

[@mariusandreas5026]

To see how will look the future of ours cities you must take a look at NEOM project and Venus Project by Jacques Fresco. It's a waste of resources to continue in building the cities like today. Even that we don't need 50 floors up like The Line in NEOM. 15 to 20 will be enough if we have business at the basement of the building, commercial stores, schools and hospitals on the first and second floor and apartments up to 15 or more floors. All integrated in the same building.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

Many emthy retail spaces should have been converted into office or studio. But the city ordinances/ regulations are the road block

[@anilachar323]

Adaptive reuse may be a novelty in a relatively young nation, like the US, but throughout history, cities were often built over, and using materials of the previous settlement. Of course, locally sourced materials like stone, timber, clay, etc formed the corporeal expression, with lesser energy put into it, unlike cement, steel and glass of today.

[@merrymachiavelli2041]

I guess the environmental benefits don't apply as much if the new construction would dramatically increase density, as in converting a single-family home to apartments. Denser residential buildings not only decrease emissions per family housed in construction, but it also generally decreases the lifetime emissions of the residents.

[@octath]

The problem with American cities is urban sprawl. Adaptive reuse is more applicable to urban centers of relative density or that allow densification through the reuse of existing building stock (for example, old industrial buildings, office towers or parking lots that are converted into mixed-use housing or urban farms). But a car-dependent city that is too spread out is unsustainable today and will continue to be so in the future. In any case, each situation deserves a particular study. The energy consumption during the useful life of a building can represent 75% of the total energy invested (including maintenance costs). If the building is very inefficient, sometimes it is more energy efficient to replace it, but, as I said, each case is unique. The energy and ecological footprint of the building stock is not usually taken into account and it is very good to pay attention to it. PS: Sorry for my english (google translate)

[@BenShutUp]

So good and so well done! Thank you DW 👏🏽

[@Noukz37]

Thanks for this, this topic is very close to my heart as I'm writing a book about it!

[@shaunmckenzie5509]

DW is now my favourite news and doc channel. Always on point and factual.

[@IcelanderUSer]

It’s not just buildings. People buy new cars way to frequently. People need to see how much energy and resources are used to make a new car. People should repair and use their cars for at least 15 years.

[@robbiepmusic]

Not allowed in cities because of emissions.

[@goncalodias6402]

Cars simply dont last that long sustainably. They start breaking down constantly

[@fullmetaljacket537]

Thank you for this docu DW!

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for watching!

[@khaoulagammoudi1094]

I've discovered this channel recently. I really appreciate its content.

[@sarcasmo57]

Old mate with the curtains really gets it.

[@bbyng7316]

It is 22:17 mins in. He is awesome. Heat conservation is why windows in pre industrial UK were all small. Folk huddled round their hearths. The hearth tax was because if you could afford more than one, you must be able to afford higher taxes. Beauty is v often functional. Think how much you love the design of your car?

[@itsk3v]

I can't believe they are teaching resourcefulness like it's something new or innovative. Since the beginning of time people have always used what's in their immediate surroundings to build homes, buildings and other structures. Urbanization and industrialization destroyed the world and made everything more complicated than it needs to be. This documentary highlights this.

[@Mrbooboo1972]

@DW Great Video. Awesome to see more and more people taking action for their Country's future and get others involved the only way for us all to move forward.

[@tempelhoff1]

What a great example of living with the anthropogenic constructs of past social ecologies and transforming them. Great alternative to scrapping and and re-construction. DW is an outstandingly innovatively-exploring TV station of the future. Sehr Gut!

[@BlessedByAlMighty]

one of the best documentaries !

[@forenamesurname1183]

lesson 1 - architects (well most) are egomaniacal- they want to build the best building for their portfolio, not the best building for you

[@Galbex21]

Lesson 2- Just because you said it Dosent make it true. Did your ex was an architect? 😂 Who hurt you?

[@iamasok]

Lesson 3 - Lets see who get more likes, Lesson 1 vs Lesson 2.😅

[@andricoprimawijaya698]

is that true? how is that work? is architect want to build portofolio with great review from their customer? that means they want to build the best building for you right

[@forenamesurname1183]

@@andricoprimawijaya698 no, the photos in their portfolio are primarily about aesthetics

[@thincrust-lt9rn]

Lesson 1 makes sense.

[@holasusana4611]

I pray that humanity can find a way to live prosperous and in peace.

[@edisontesla3932]

How's a global 2 child policy sound?

[@obimk1104]

My City. where Philips company started about 110 years ago. Some big area's have a lot of old Philips factories. These old factories are transformed into housing, student art studios, Restaurants, small businesses. Also a lot of public transport. This area is called Strijp-S.

[@obimk1104]

@@X6U477 Yeah some former factories areas are turned into, exhibitions, apartments, several shops, some restaurants, regular public transport. Has become a nice place to live.

[@sergiocastiblanco1541]

Great documentaries as always 👏🏻

[@stevenkim4163]

Futuristic story you've covered DW, this urban planning is the path we should all take into consideration

[@Caruurtaofthekorn]

DW got me through the pandemic. Thanks❤

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@Lildizzle420]

this would have been a perfect opportunity for DW to visit arcosanti, especially having just been to Phoenix recently they could have gotten 2 birds with one stone and added an additional segment to this documentary

[@somaghosh2960]

I don't know in future what will happen. But DW's analysis and prediction may be right track. Hope our future will better. DW's another level documentary. Good.

[@ytgames404]

I like it that why I'm studying architecture right now

[@mariusandreas5026]

To see how will look the future of ours cities you must take a look at NEOM project and Venus Project by Jacques Fresco. It's a waste of resources to continue in building the cities like today. Even that we don't need 50 floors up like The Line in NEOM. 15 to 20 will be enough if we have business at the basement of the building, commercial stores, schools and hospitals on the first and second, and apartments up to 15 or more. Make more sense to have all next to your home, meet more people and make more activities every day. We really don't need so many streets and loose our time driving or staying in traffic for hours every day in special now when many people have 2 or 3 jobs.

[@saranbhatia8809]

Great documentary!

[@leninicordeiro1578]

If we get to implement these projects from now on it is already outstanding! transforming the infrastructure existent it is a game changing! looking forward for all this change!

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

A wonderful documentary coverage about several engineering instruction opinions for future cities & how they arranging essential requirements for human future lifestyles in progressively forms ....these suggestions occurred in several different world 🌎 countries..DW always sharing excellent subjective documentaries thanks for sharing

[@fdama]

German TV production is just as good as their cars. Brilliant stuff.

[@paulpien4167]

I love the docu’s you make. DW brings high-quality, informative and inspiring content that never bores in a stylish and minimalist way without falling into the trap of sensationalism. I just think it’s a shame to talk in English over the interviewees instead of adding subtitles. I think it’s a bit disrespectful and anglocentric and I hope you consider leaving some space for these people and their beautiful languages.

[@1nkyarts]

this is a great documentary!

[@tracienielson7183]

Please for the love of all this holy, make architecture beautiful again.

[@obes8]

Cities cooperating with Nature i love it

[@1Arifin]

DW News always is one step ahead..Keep suoply us with good news,idea..👍👍

[@wernerheil6697]

EXCELLENT !

[@Maria-EU]

Valldaura is making me so proud to live in Spain. Although the general public still has a lot of improving to do in terms of sustainability (recycling, dietary habits, energy efficiency, water consumption) it's amazing to see how innovative things like city planning can be in such an old country.

[@zurdomasista]

Here in Bolivia we are planning cities for the Third World. Since we don't have money because of imperialism, we use common sense.

[@TheJuliorobles]

@@zurdomasista can you go more into detail please……

[@micosstar]

@@zurdomasistalet’s go bolivia, speaking as an american

[@darrenparis8314]

The _general_ idea is a good one. So long as the project saves cost and resources then it will be a good thing. But techy futurist dystopian corporate villages will do the opposite, and are not the solution. People need individual solutions to meet their needs.

[@mariusandreas5026]

To see how will look the future of ours cities you must take a look at NEOM project and Venus Project by Jacques Fresco. It's a waste of resources to continue in building the cities like today. Even that we don't need 50 floors up like The Line in NEOM. 15 to 20 will be enough if we have business at the basement of the building, commercial stores, schools and hospitals on the first and second, and apartments up to 15 or more. Indeed we see in movies a lot of dystopian ways to build up a city without anything natural in it

[@phyarth8082]

In New York and urban farming, the biggest logistics problem is heavy trucks carrying produce from rural areas into cities with thousands of tons of diesel to burn, New York City on a small scale makes hanging gardens of Babylon. Our life is car depending life every, the step of life not just the heating of the house and water and cooking but transportation, food delivery garbage disposal, etc. is car depended lifestyle. The smell of diesel and hundred of oil stains on asphalt.

[@ramthian]

Thanks 🙏 ❤❤❤

[@debabratasahoo2415]

Excellent

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

I have a dream.,. Building Moroccan Riad architecture in cities, having a vertical garden in the center, growing vegetables, maintenance by it's own residents. These vertical garden technology already exists. The typical Moroccan Riad is about 3 story height, with a courtyard in the middle, sunlight, small fountain ⛲. The hostels I stayed in marakkesh, Fez, & Chefchauen all have little fountain, balcany looking inwards the courtyard, some with orange tree. The apartment I lived in Plano TX in 2000 has a community garden, sprinkler took care of the garden. I was the only one who frequently gather the endless mints, chives, Basil, rosemary etc for my cooking, make mint soup, mint tea. Next life I want to be urban planner 😊

[@toddlithgow]

Riad type buildings should be the norm in all hot climates like Dubai or Arizona or Australia. Instead those places built awful American suburbs that are too spread out and have dead open space meaning nobody can walk without dying from the heat, thus everybody drives (which means local businesses die and a cycle of everything become more car dependent ensues). Small 6-10m wide streets, trees everywhere for shade, natural thick stone walls to keep buildings cool, and interior courtyards that serve as private or even communal space. It really is the perfect urban form for such places, which is why it is so sad that it is ignored in favour of the philistine and inefficient American experiment.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

@@toddlithgow I wish architects gets inspiration from around the world, buildings, homes should not be the same old looks. Fashion designers frequently get inspirations from other cultures/ history, why not architects?🤷

[@lewism1953]

I thought I was the only one ha! Riads are amazing they're essentially inside out cities, they could also be adapted for cities in colder climates like Anchorage, Reykjavik etc.

[@HShango]

I think concrete still has a part to play with wood when it comes to infrastructure in buildings.

[@bma1955alimarber]

Bravo! Very good and instructive video about how our future cities should be integrally part of the nature. Optimality is the key word

[@edwarddeguia7221]

What's the title of the music playing at 22:00. Anyone? Good documentary! One of the best work!

[@saiwingraymondwah8127]

Is all about planning ahead, and utilising what you can offer and what benefits the economy, this is when project management comes in

[@elvin5304]

What I understand is every developed country understand the way forward to sustainable future and understand they need to change a lof things which does not suit to the new model. At the same time change requires great amount of energy. And energy means more pollution. This will be very long way to walk but I am excited to see this happening in great scale. This will be a next revolution.

[@miguel5785]

Nice work! Thank you. This documentary showed some of the usual big-corp techno-bullshit that requires millions of semiconductors we may never have, but also some beautiful down-to-earth projects that we can start implementing now with what we do have. The former can never be scaled to all humanity, while the latter might. Innovation needs not be all tiny shiny devices!

[@socialistsolidarity4934]

The first thing we need to do is make cities for people by removing or at least limiting the number of cars.

[@carloipac]

Is that John Williams' Chiyo's Prayer at 5:44?

[@kokhaurng8566]

Future drains: 1) drain for the rain 2) drain for the garden. Such a drain is shallower. Perhaps just 1 foot high. The water will flow into this drain with osmosis. Hence, the height of the drain will be maintained and we can put a permanent cement lid on the top. This is to create a automatic water system. 3. Deeper drain with wells. Drain is around 2-3 metre depending on how rich or how much the developer wanna spend. Well will then be deeper. Do it once, do it right. We don't have to dig the drain almost like forever.

[@reoxia]

never knew places that look like this actually exist. seems like such a paradise for work life balance especially for young people

[@rogerdowney5220]

Cages for unwary. Unaware consumers

[@jasonjohnson7859]

real nice video

[@RoomCorner_]

City blending with nature will be interesting.

[@alexpg01]

I enjoyed the video because of the number of use cases presented and discussed. However, some theoretical frameworks and illustrations would be added value to the ideas presented by the professionals.

[@nickriendeau1617]

11:33 That is Gru.

[@indfnt5590]

That office needs more art. 😂

[@JaegerMatthias]

Was like a prison lol

[@gunnigarsookwipat7933]

Very interesting

[@stefan-pz6iy]

True

[@terryhoffman795]

not sure about corporate housing ! reminds me of the old days of the rockerfellers and miner housing and corporate stores

[@karabomabote4801]

Oh to live in a world that prioritizes efficiency

[@koreishite]

Those buildings just serve the market not the human interactions and communication.I find the best model for building is the median type we find in the Arab world where you can feel some warmth and harmony between people.

[@verynice5574]

How can you test what people will use if they aren't being charged until after the test...

[@tonysoviet3692]

I think this video conflates between urban planners and urban designers. Personally, as an urban planner, I don't get to design anything but public policy like tax rates, development charges, and meetings for public projects like how to finance a 30-year bond for a sport center. All of the designing stuff are contracted to architecture and engineering firms. None of what shown in the video is an urban planner's job.

[@kamohelonkosi3715]

True.

[@krluxo007]

It depends on the planning school you attended. My school had a basic common year with architecture, and we did both urban planning and design workshops as part of our curriculum.

[@tonysoviet3692]

@Carlos S We did too at the University of Oregon, and I was teaching international planning at Portland State University with studio sessions. But design lessons were very shallow as planning students typically don't have architecture training (don't know how to use tools like Sketchup or Revit), so they have a brisk understanding of siting but that's pretty it. I have to learn Sketchup on my own to make my final presentation stands out while most other groups just use PowerPoint or even Paint to illustrate their master plan.

[@georgeharris7448]

Great deal, right here.

[@EsotericCat]

The catalonian one was the best

[@hotpepper7782]

Where will I grow my individual organic farm

[@kookamunga2458]

More trains , sidewalks, bus lanes , bicycles, bicycle lanes , more green space and much less cars .

[@chineseboxer108]

I don't want a home, I just want a spacesuit. I can live in that and not pay rent anymore.

[@michaeltellurian825]

"Sand is an increasingly scarce commodity." 2:43

[@JaegerMatthias]

They meant construction-grade sand. Look into it, they were being serious.

[@comitatocentrale2022]

9:06 literally almost as little dense as American suburbs… that’s an interesting take on what sustainable means 😅

[@ateviel]

I didn't understand the Spanish architect, he was arguing that cutting down surrounding forests in order to use material for building local buildings actually meant "cities being closer to nature" ? lol

[@jontalbot1]

Some strange statements here. Reusing old buildings is hardly a new idea nor is using local materials, which is why there is so much brick cos there is a lot of clay. It’s also strange to say clay (presumably for bricks) is not as durable as concrete. Brick is a very durable material and can last thousands of years. Company towns is not exactly groundbreaking either irrespective of the technological gloss

[@dastaan.]

Clean energy sources

[@eatpigsnot]

Jacques Fresco and The Venus Project. I have never found a better way to run a civilization

[@brendahenderson683]

Are there any such test cities currently under construction in the United States? How are the residents selected for these laboratory cities? Are people paid to live and work there?

[@JudyBarrette]

Good reason to build it well, efficiently and strong in the first place.

[@WiseOwl_1408]

Fines for leaving assigned living zones.

[@Earth098]

Regardless of what you do, no community/town/city is sustainable unless it incorporates a comfortable, reliable, and accessible public transportation network.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

Imagine Elon or Mark investing in such projects... People need home, not metaverse or virtual Town square to argue 🤔

[@ylecaraart]

it can be seen like a ligth and playful brainstorming.

[@lmcognitio2049]

That's what I'm talking about: smart cities that exist in harmony with nature... 🌲🌲🌲

[@CZac2k12]

Canada is ready for the Future of Cities!! Let's build our future together!! 😁👍🇨🇦

[@MilesBellas]

4:44 hopefully not like this!!! A "Cabinet of Dr Caligari" set backdrop?!

[@emiliaanton6897]

Would you share with your viewers how much one of these documentaries cost? I'm in Romania and this kind of documentaries would inform people way better than the news. Maybe National TV stations in the EU should create a Think Thank and share information translated across the Union. Unfortunately many don't understand English that well but that should not be such a big problem anymore. Or even better, double them for the functional illiterate and add sign language.

[@carolineleiden]

Surveillance camera's in tge lampposts? . Hmmm. Is that a good thing?

[@cherilynnfisher5658]

The future of urban planning. I'm ALL in! BSC/PHDS/8&3

[@luthfiyyahdamayani6168]

Summary: 1. The problem with building future cities is we must demolish the old building to make the new ones with sustainable purposes. It requires energy! 2. Old buildings constructed with concrete and sand, which no longer is scarce commodities, have a considerable carbon footprint. So, moving to natural materials is one of the possible solutions. Natural material: wood, clay, etc. 3. Toyota and Panasonic are on the way to making future city projects. 4. Future city of berlin: lifestyle approach customized by resident data, keyless access, energy generating on-site, car sharing, 5. Toyota lab City: the problem of the city is traffic, pollution, and safety. Technology like AI, digital twin, and data-driven decisions for city development hope to be helpful 6. Panasonic lab city: everything develop collaboratively with residents, data-driven, and photovoltaic to support energy 7. Valdaura labs: using wooden material, following the principle of the natural system, the building should absorb the co2 not emit co2, everything should be produced locally, distribution is part of the industrial era, - the building is the tree and the city is nature. - biocities: cities that follow the principle and rules of the nature - being connected globally with digital networks but being productive locally - bring farming inside the cities 8. Stuttgart, Germany: using green hydrogen in the basement and photovoltaic in the roof. 9. Future city of Barcelona: cities become part of nature to promote life, urban naturalization, using wood to construct 10. more spaces = more energy 11. the trend of the future is no longer aesthetic in the look/mind, but the beauty of the city comes from a coherently solving problem like climate change and the value they bring to its residents. 12. cities that no longer contribute to carbon emissions developed their own beauty!

[@longiusaescius2537]

Thank you

[@elvisngenoh7855]

Nairobi needs Rethinking

[@mariusandreas5026]

Unfortunately all the cities needs rethinking. To see how will look the future of ours cities you must take a look at NEOM project and Venus Project by Jacques Fresco. It's a waste of resources to continue in building the cities like today. Even that we don't need 50 floors up like The Line in NEOM. 15 to 20 will be enough if we have business at the basement of the building, commercial stores, schools and hospitals on the first and second, and apartments up to 15 or more.

[@veggieboyultimate]

We need to build buildings in a more eco friendly way.

[@santy_san9092]

The first recovered building is horrible for the simple fact of not including vegetation, it is all gray and horribly Soviet.

[@bluesevern]

People talk about economic crisis, but the number of old empty houses I see where I live is insane. No one wants to live in an old house, modernising it, reusing it, everyone wants something new, something theirs. I understand the sentiment, but from the ecological point of view, it just doesn´t make sense. It´s about time that we start thinking about the future living not just when it comes to energies, but building themselves.

[@ridho5060]

11:31 Dr Gru in action

[@christinalynn8143]

Personally I don't suppose I would either build or buy a house made out of clay. The cooling property of clay has been said it's best feature, beyond that with all the possible environmental hazards, strong winds, and crazy people, seems the building material should be sturdy enough to not crack or come to ruins. Interesting the exploration of material use and the future has retained it's place in the discussion. 😅

[@saraholson5946]

Every "future living" project ever has always ended up being a time capsule of its time.

[@trails3597]

13:40 I am not sure about green hydrogen produced on site. That is underneath apartment buildings. Kaboom comes to mind. Hydrogen is difficult to store.