Why the world's informal settlements are hubs of innovation
In short: Often dismissed as slums, informal neighborhoods are actually breeding grounds for creative, sustainable solutions. Urban planner Jota Samper explains why these overlooked spaces hold the key to how humanity can evolve and coexist in our cities.
Jota Samper argues that informal settlements should be viewed as centers of innovation rather than just problems to be solved. By recognizing the creative ways people build and sustain these communities, we can uncover new models for global urban evolution.
The talk explores three specific reasons why giving these neighborhoods proper attention could fundamentally change how cities develop on a global scale.
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