Why cities must become the foundation of our political lives
In short: Robert Muggah argues that urban centers are more than economic hubs; they are the primary arenas for our collective future. This talk explores how we can redesign cities to be resilient against global instability.
Muggah presents six principles for building resilient cities, moving beyond mere infrastructure to address urban fragility. He positions cities as a vital antidote to reactionary nationalism because of their inherently open, creative, and cosmopolitan nature.
The presentation utilizes interactive maps to visualize these vulnerabilities. By framing cities as the places where the future happens first, Muggah advocates for a shift in how we prioritize urban planning and political organization.
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