cities and the future of humanity
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Lecture given to architecture department undergrads at Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea on April 29, 2009TRANSCRIPT
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Cities: The Future of Humanitya love/hate relationship with cities
2009.04.29 _np
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Index
01 Introduction02 Cities03 Scale04 The Plan05 Relevancy
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Introduction
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Why me?
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Seoul
London
New York
WashingtonDC
ParisBangkok
Hanoi
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Why me?
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Architecture
StrategyConsulting
Technology
Urban
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Cities
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City Stats
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200650% of world population
live in cities
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City Stats
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1 billionLive in
informal settlements
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City Stats
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20-15 million/year
Move to cities in China
400million
Needing new housing in China in next 15 years
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City Stats
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70%CO2 produced
by cities
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City Stats
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101Metropolitan Areas
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City Stats
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What is a city?
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What is a city?
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What is your favorite city? Why?
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What is a city?
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What is your favorite city? Why?
Why do you like Seoul? Why do you hate Seoul?
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What is a city?
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What is your favorite city? Why?
Why do you like Seoul? Why do you hate Seoul?What makes a good city?
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Why cities?
14Stewart Brand, TED 2006
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Why cities?
14Stewart Brand, TED 2006
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Why cities?
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More than 50% of the World’s population live in cities. Why?
• Economy mobility
• Opportunity
• Security
• Excitement
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Why cities?
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More than 50% of the World’s population live in cities. Why?
• Economy mobility
• Opportunity
• Security
• Excitement
= Hope
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Scale
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Issues of Scale
17Charles & Ray Eames, Powers of Ten, 1977
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Issues of Scale
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Elements to a city
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Many elements comprising the city:• Socio-Economics (population, industry, agriculture,
density, poverty, equity etc, etc)
• Infrastructure (roads, transportation, water supply, waste treatment, drainage, electricity, green space etc)
• Housing & settlement
• Urban management (master planning, cultural & heritage, environment, disaster, etc.)
• Regulation (zoning, urban design guidelines, etc.)
• Administration / Politics
• Events (Olympics, Expo...)
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Issues of scale
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Issues of scale
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4.1km x 830m = 3.4km2
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Hanoi 3300 km2 3300
Seoul 600 km2 3300
Bundang 70 km2
Yeouido 8.4 km2 3300
Central Park 3.4 km2 3300
Yeouido Park 0.23 km2 3300
Issues of scale
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What scale?
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The scale determines the type of relationship:
• Building
• Neighborhood
• Village/Town
• Region
• Country
• Continent
• World
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What scale?
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National • National policy
Regional (1:10,000 - 25,000)• Population distribution and density
General (1:5,000)• Road network, infrastructure, Green space
Detailed (1:500 - 2,000)• Urban design / architectural design
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Google Earth / Google Maps
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Google Earth / Google Maps
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The Plan
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What’s the plan, Stan?
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City Vision Goal
New York(PlaNYC 2030)
A Greener, GreaterNew York
1. Smart Growth
2. Revitalization Urban Infrastructure
3. Counter Global Warming
London(London Plan 2008)
SustainableWorld City
1. Long term economic growth
2. Share in London’s future success
3. Improve environment
Vancouver(Comprehensive Pl
an 2040)
Livability &
Sustainability
1. A sustainable, compact structure.2. Diverse & affordable housing choices.3. A strong, diverse regional economy4. Protect the region’s natural assets.5. A sustainable transportation system.
Rotterdam(Rotterdam Climzat
e Initiative Plan)
The World Capital ofCO2-free energy
1. Sustainable city2. Energizing city3. Sustainable mobility4. Innovation lab5. Sustainable energy port
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City Vision Goal
Melbourne (Melbourne Planning for Sustainable Gro
wth 2030)
Livable, Attractive andProsperous City
1. A more compact city2. Network with the regional cities3. A greener city4. Better transport links5. Better planning decision and management
Seoul(Vision 2020)
A Clean, Attractive &
Global City
1. Increase of City Competitiveness
2. A City of Culture and Environment
3. A City of Creative Economy
4. A Welfare City
Kuala Lumpur(Kuala Lumpur
Plan 2020)A World Class City
1. International financial center.
2. Efficient city sturcture.
3. Enhance living environment.
4. Distinctive identity
5. Efficientive governance.
Bangkok(Bangkok City
Plan 2011)
New Bangkok CityLivable City
1. People-centered development
2. Healthy city
3. Education development
4. Culture driven development
What’s the plan, Stan?
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What’s the Plan, Stan?
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What’s the Plan, Stan?
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Livable
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What’s the Plan, Stan?
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LivableGlobal
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What’s the Plan, Stan?
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LivableGlobalGreen
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Washington DC
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Washington DC
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Washington DC
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Washington DC
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Washington DC
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London
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London
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London
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London
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London
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London
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Seoul
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Seoul
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Seoul
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Seoul
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Seoul
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Seoul
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So what?
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So what?
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Each generation faces unique challenges:
• Industrial revolution
• Reconstruction after World War
• Threat of nuclear war
• Energy crisis
• Climate change
• Cities are a solution as much as a problem
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World Bank
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“New thinking about cities has led to a paradigm shift in the way we move forward in the coming decade. While urbanization was once criticized as being unmanageable and counter productive, it is now considered a key element in promoting economic growth, if well managed. In many countries, cities are leading the way in innovations and responses to global development challenges, including climate change, energy efficiency, and economic development.”
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Sustainability
Environmental
Social
Cultural
Economic
Issues of Sustainability
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UN-HABITAT
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UN-HABITAT
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UN-HABITAT
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City is the future of humanity.Cities are where the fate of humanity
will be fought.
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Conclusion
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The Message
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Think Globally Act Locally