The chapter explores the effects of urbanization on land use for food production and emphasizes the importance of preserving land for national parks. It also discusses the shift towards becoming net producers by using renewable energy sources and highlights cities' efforts in adopting sustainable practices to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.
What will the city of the future be like?
To explore the future of our cities, we’re joined once more by Luis Bettencourt, Professor at the University of Chicago and External Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute, as he explains how urban areas will need to evolve in terms of infrastructure and sustainability to match pace with growing populations around the world.
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