Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

Episode 486: The Computable City

Jun 6, 2024
Guest
Michael Batty
Guest Michael Batty discusses the history of computing, critiques of smart cities, and the future of urban forms. Topics include AI discourse, impact of digital technology on transportation, and challenges of managing big data in urban environments.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring the Background and Interests of a British Urban Planner
01:47 • 2min
3
The Computable City: From Past to Future
04:05 • 13min
4
Exploring the Development of Rapid Transit and High-Speed Rail Lines in Different Countries
17:21 • 2min
5
Computable, Smart, and Digital Cities: Utilizing Technology for Urban Development
19:43 • 15min
6
Mapping Connections in Cyberspace and Urban Modeling
34:22 • 10min
7
City Planning: Historical Reflections and Future Perspectives
44:28 • 7min
8
Exploring the Future of Cities as Polycentric Agglomerations
51:37 • 5min