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When imagining a city in the sky, questions of congestion,
density, efficiency and speed immediately spring to mind.
These are quantifiable aspects of life, and it’s easy to imagine
future improvements and progress. However, when designing
a city, there is always the question why. Why should commuting
be faster, why should the city become more dense? Questions
like these could be answered in economic terms, i.e. designing
for economic growth. They could be answered from a mobility
point of view; facilitating efficient movement for all. While
these are valid approaches, in the end it boils down to the
inhabitants of the city, the users. Only by designing for real
people and adapting to their daily lives can an aggregation
of buildings truly become a city.
The question is then, who will live in Sky City? How can we
make it a truly vibrant, bustling setting for everyday life?