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 are joined by Louis-Vincent Gave. Louis is an author and the CEO and co-founder of Gavekal. He shares his insights on macroeconomics, the Greater Bay Area, the Hong Kong dollar’s unique role, and how Chinese cities are carving out distinct identities in tech, industry, and finance. From Hong Kong’s resilience through decades of reinvention to its emerging role as a financial bridge for global markets, Louis offers a sharp, compelling lens on how urban transformation is reshaping opportunity worldwide.
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