The Century of Cities
The Century of Cities
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Welcome to The Century of Cities, a captivating journey fueled by curiosity into humanity’s most profound transformation: urban evolution. By 2100, 10 billion people will live in over 10,000 cities. What shape will that world take? This 100-episode series explores the forces driving this shift through illuminating interviews and compelling stories, revealing how cities can lead us toward a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient world.
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The podcast focuses on urbanization trends, sustainable city management, social equity, and innovative urban design. Episodes feature discussions on topics such as Santiago's electric bus fleet, Bogotá's Care Blocks, and strategies for managing over-tourism in Barcelona, providing concrete examples of how urban challenges are addressed through creative solutions.
Welcome to The Century of Cities, a captivating journey fueled by curiosity into humanity’s most profound transformation: urban evolution. By 2100, 10 billion people will live in over 10,000 cities. What shape will that world take? This 100-episode series explores the forces driving this shift through illuminating interviews and compelling stories, revealing how cities can lead us toward a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient world.
In this episode of The Century of Cities, we’re joined by Cristina Garrido, CEO of Anteverti, Deputy Curator of the Smart City Expo World Congress, and Founding Director of CitiesToBe.com, to unpack what truly makes a city “smart.” From her childhood memories of 1980s Barcelona to leading global conversations on urban innovation, Cristina explains why technology alone isn’t enough, and why people, governance, and fearless leadership must take center stage. She explores the evolution of the smart city concept, the rise (and pitfalls) of globalization, and why cities need “studio-like” spaces to experiment and fail forward. Cristina’s vision for 2080 is clear: act now, innovate boldly, and always design with people at the core.
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