Want To Create The City Of The Future? Follow These 20 Steps
A city-by-city look at the people and ideas shaping cities in the 21st century.
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Our collective future lies in cities—that much, at least, seems clear. According to UN estimates, 68% of the world’s population will live in metropolitan areas by 2050, and in the U.S., more than 80% of us are already city dwellers. To get a sense of where life is headed, Fast Company scouted 20 of the most exciting ideas being implemented in cities around the country, including Louisville, Kentucky’s approach to urban agriculture, Denver’s aggressive rethinking of its transit system, and Portland, Oregon’s emphasis on sustainable design. Taken together, these initiatives paint a picture of tomorrow. What can your hometown do to get there? Read on to find out.
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