Ideal_City_Presentation_Extended

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The Ideal City of the Future
• Designing for a growing population
• Balancing density, sustainability, and livability

2.

The Challenge
Population growth is straining housing, transport, and resources
Climate change increases risks of flooding and heatwaves
Inequality and accessibility remain urban issues
Goal: Create cities that grow sustainably

3.

Core Principles
Compact & Connected – polycentric and walkable neighborhoods
Green & Sustainable – parks, renewables, circular economy
Smart & Adaptive – flexible zoning, data-driven planning
Inclusive & Livable – affordable housing, culture, accessibility

4.

Urban Layout
• Polycentric city: multiple hubs instead of one downtown
• Mixed-use neighborhoods with jobs, shops, and housing close together
• Flexible land use to adjust as needs change

5.

Transportation
Transit-oriented development (metro, bus, light rail)
Cycling and pedestrian-first infrastructure
Car-lite approach: shared EV fleets and autonomous shuttles
AI traffic optimization for smoother flow

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Housing & Green Spaces
• High-density but human-centered housing with courtyards and green
roofs
• Affordable housing policies to prevent exclusion
• 30-30-30 Rule: greenery visible, parks within 300m, 30m² green per capita
• Urban forests, vertical gardens, rivers and canals for cooling

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Infrastructure & Sustainability
• Renewable-first: solar, wind, geothermal integrated into design
• Smart utilities: underground fiber, waste-to-energy plants, water recycling
• Resilience: elevated infrastructure in flood-prone areas, heat-resilient
materials

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Economy & Governance
Innovation districts for startups, labs, and coworking
Support for local economies and artisan markets
Smart city platforms monitoring air, water, waste, traffic
Citizen participation apps for decision-making

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Vision for the Future
Dense but Green