Devon Zuegel, a software engineer with a passion for urbanism and housing, discusses her vision for Esmeralda, a people-centered town blending TND and Chautauqua principles. They explore experimental urban planning, tech MVP model in neighborhoods, and the importance of individual agency in shaping communities.

Jan Sramek & Devon Zuegel discuss California Forever, a new city project in California. They cover challenges in current cities, raising $900M, push back faced, local politics, water management, and potential replication. Exploring urban development, governance risks, and tech industry involvement in city planning.

Devon Zuegel, leader of Edge Esmeralda, discusses reimagining cities for community. They talk about the impact of intentional city design on quality of life and community strength. Topics include fictional cities, AI in urban planning, Edge Esmeralda learnings, scaling future cities, and intersections of technology and cities.