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Cities of the Future | The World in 2050

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Warm-up Questions

When you imagine “cities of the future,” what changes do you expect to see by 2050?
What problems do you think future cities must solve (for example: pollution, heat, housing, transport)?
Would you rather live in a high-tech “smart city” or a “forest city”? Why?

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Cities of the Future | The World in 2050

Introduction + Forest cities (China & Malaysia) (00:00 – 01:46)

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1. By 2050, nearly what percentage of people are expected to live in urban areas?

About 70%
About 90%
About 55%
About 40%

2. What is a major goal of the forest city under construction in China?

To move the entire population away from cities
To reduce pollution by using lots of greenery
To build the tallest skyscraper in the world
To create a city with only underground transport

3. Why is the Malaysia forest city project controversial in the transcript?

It will ban all bicycles
It will use only fossil fuels
It will be located far from the coast
It is being built in a region of mangrove forests important for infant sea life

Cities of the Future | The World in 2050

UAE sustainable cities + timber city + floating city concept (01:46 – 03:46)

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1. What feature is mentioned about the sustainable city that has already been built in the UAE?

It is powered mainly by coal
It is located entirely underwater
It has no cars and recycles water on site
It is designed for 2 million residents

2. Why does the transcript say Mazda City stays cooler than the surrounding area?

Because it uses only underground streets
Because it is covered by a glass dome
Because it is built on a mountain peak
Because of traditional design and materials that deflect the desert sun

3. What is the purpose of the “oceanic city” floating city concept?

To replace all coastal cities permanently
To provide a habitable offshore environment if sea levels rise
To increase fishing and tourism profits
To create the world’s largest cruise ship

Cities of the Future | The World in 2050

Disaster-resilient and car-free cities + conclusion (03:46 – 05:34)

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1. Why is the new city in the Philippines being built, according to the transcript?

To focus only on entertainment and shopping
To replace Manila immediately
As a backup city where the government can function after a disaster
To create a luxury vacation island

2. What is one transport feature planned for Amaravati in India?

Only private gas-powered cars
Electric cars and water taxis
No public transport at all
A high-speed rocket system

3. How will people mainly move around inside the planned car-free city in China?

Only by taxi
Only by helicopter
Only by private cars
On foot or by bicycle

Cities of the Future | The World in 2050

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1. What is the main theme connecting all the city examples in the video?

Building cities that are more sustainable and adapted to future challenges
Building cities that avoid all technology
Building the cheapest cities possible
Building cities only for tourists

2. Which challenge is mentioned as affecting many coastal cities by 2050?

Rising sea levels
A lack of forests worldwide
Too much snowfall
A global shortage of bicycles

3. Which strategy appears repeatedly across multiple projects in the transcript?

Increasing the number of highways inside cities
Using green energy (especially solar) and reducing energy use
Banning all plants from urban areas
Replacing buildings with parking lots

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Cities of the Future | The World in 2050

Which city idea from the video seems most realistic to build at a large scale by 2050? Why?
What are the possible disadvantages of building “forest cities” (for example, impacts on local ecosystems)?
Would you accept a car-free lifestyle if it meant cleaner air and quieter streets? Why or why not?
If your city planned a “net zero development,” what changes would you expect in daily life (housing, transport, energy use)?