Designing Tomorrow: Cities as Catalysts for Positive Environmental Change

SHOW NOTESFor most of humanity, we have lived outside of cities. It has only been in the last decade where populations have split evenly between rural and urban living. As soon as 2030, 70% of us will live in cities. There are now 33 megacities worldwide with over 10 million inhabitants — but by 2030, six new mega cities will arise, including in the U.S. Only a small percent of the total surface of the planet is occupied by cities, yet they are home to more than half of the world's population.  Many think of cities as polluted, crowded, and dangerous. That may be true in some cases, but those living in cities have access to better education and employment opportunities, which allows them to demand better living conditions. Even now, city dwellers use significantly less water and energy, and create less waste.  If designed thoughtfully, urban areas have the potential to be a major antidote for the environmental and climate crises.  Listen in and learn how you can drive the future by making your city a model of sustainability.  Podcast Episode Website A CALL TO ACT: A Comprehensive on-line Encyclopedia of Eco-Solutions