Beyond Smart Cities: MIT’s Vision for Human-Centric Urban Futures by 2050
Carlo Ratti, director of the MIT Senseable City Lab, envisions cities evolving beyond the 'smart city' concept towards 'senseable cities'. This comes as nearly 70% of humanity is projected to live in urban areas by 2050, intensifying demands for housing, services, and climate resilience in the urban air. Meanwhile, World Cities Day 2023, organized by UN-Habitat, will focus on 'People-Centred Smart Cities' in Bogotá, Colombia.
Ratti believes cities must ensure that smart solutions remain human-centric. This aligns with the theme of World Cities Day 2023, which aims to make cities more livable and accessible through innovative technologies and sustainable concepts. The event, marking the end of UN-Habitat's Urban October campaign, will highlight Bogotá's successful blend of technology and citizen engagement in urban design. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stresses that innovation should bridge gaps, not widen them, in smart cities. Anaclaudia Rossbach, Executive Director of UN-Habitat, praises Bogotá's people-centred approach as a model for other cities.
World Cities Day 2023 in Bogotá seeks to leave a legacy of collaboration and shared commitment towards a more equitable urban future. As cities worldwide grapple with increasing urbanization, the event underscores the importance of human-centric smart city planning.
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