Author: Wright Herbert
Place: London
Publisher: Black Dog
Year: 2008
Pages: 237
ISBN: 978 1 906155 34 6
Keyword: Urban Development
Classification: 711.4
Shelf: C4R3
Accession No: B826
Contents: Introduction Growth | Master Plan Utopia | Dystopia Fantasy | Realty Nuclear | Distributed Nomadic | Rooted Global | Local Hummanity | Environment Further Reading
Abstract: “Instant Cities” examines the future of urban development amidst rapid technological and societal shifts. It contrasts idealized visions of cities—utopias and dystopias—and their real-world challenges. The work explores the debate between centralized, nuclear cities and decentralized, distributed models, alongside the tension between nomadic and rooted lifestyles. By investigating global and local dynamics, it highlights how humanity’s growing environmental impact shapes the design and sustainability of future cities. Ultimately, “Instant Cities” offers a thought-provoking analysis of how urban spaces might evolve in response to climate change, technological advancements, and changing societal values.