How can we design cities to survive a massive urban migration?
In short: Our future economic strength and climate durability depend on how urban development evolves, as 2.5 billion additional individuals are expected to migrate to cities by 2050. Watch Peter Calthorpe share seven universal principles for overcoming sprawl.
As more than half of the global population already resides in cities, urban planning has become a critical lever for addressing climate change and human well-being. Peter Calthorpe explores how community design focused on human interaction can create smarter, more sustainable urban environments.
The presentation outlines a framework for solving the challenges of urban sprawl through seven core principles, aiming to foster greater connectedness and economic strength in the face of rapid global urbanization.
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