Public opinion - Vincent Price. Value Lab_Video Conference and Podcast. ETH Zurich - Value Lab. Value Lab » Urban Design. Future Cities – as a synonym for evolving medium-size and mega-cities – can be interpreted as networks that encompass dynamic properties and attributes operating on different spatial scales with instant stimuli on dimensions like social, cultural and economic measures.
Infrastructures and the environment have to be adapted in response to the fast growth rate of mega cities like Shanghai. New sustainable urban development strategies have to be elaborated. Especially on a long-term view, the quality of life in mega cities has to be ensured.