TED Talks Daily How we can build sustainable, equitable cities after the pandemic | Vishaan Chakrabarti
Jun 29, 2020
Vishaan Chakrabarti, an architect and educator passionate about equitable urban design, dives into transforming cities post-pandemic. He discusses the urgent need for a new urban agenda that prioritizes accessible housing, health care, and transportation. Chakrabarti advocates for reimagining urban mobility, emphasizing the benefits of walking and public transit over cars. He highlights the role of inclusive architectural education and innovative design to foster sustainable, connected communities, urging a shift towards generosity rather than austerity.
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Dual Urban Challenges
- Cities face dual challenges: the pandemic and structural racism.
- These are interrelated, as the pandemic disproportionately affected communities of color.
Urban Equity Agenda
- Focus on an urban equity agenda: equitable health and housing, sustainable mobility, and attainable social and cultural resources.
- This approach addresses inequality and promotes well-being.
The Gentrification Dilemma
- Cities face a false choice between impoverished decline and unaffordable prosperity.
- This has led to gentrification and displacement of essential workers.