how we can design timeless cities for our collective future

There’s a creeping sameness in many of our newest urban buildings and streetscapes, says architect Vishaan Chakrabarti.
And this physical homogeneity — the result of regulations, mass production, safety issues and cost considerations, among other factors — has blanketed our planet in a social and psychological homogeneity, too.
In this visionary talk, Chakrabarti calls for a return to designing magnetic, lyrical cities that embody their local cultures and adapt to the needs of our changing world and climate.

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