Envisioning Urban Futures
As part of The Long View Project, the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs, the Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program, and the NC State University Libraries invite you to explore cities of the near and distant future.
Collage by Tatiana Veloso
Envisioning Urban Futures: Charlanta
What do cities of the future look like? As population continues to grow and societies increasingly urbanize, megacities like Charlanta (a projected megalopolis stretching from Charlotte to Atlanta and beyond) are an inevitability. How can we grow in ways that draw on creativity, resilience, and innovative uses of technology to prioritize livability, sustainability, and harmony with the surrounding environment?
In October of 2023, the first “Envisioning Urban Futures” event began the process of exploring cities of the future through a bold, utopian lens. On November 13th, 2024, Envisioning Urban Futures: Charlanta will bring together experts from across disciplines to look specifically at the Southeastern megalopolis and share visions for how inevitability can be compatible with livability and sustainability.
Schedule:
- 5:30-7pm – Expo (posters, art, and demos by relevant units, organizations, and community groups), “future food” and drinks
- 7-8pm – Talks
- 8-9pm – Expo and networking (continued)
Please complete this brief form to be added to the interest list for Envisioning Urban Futures: Charlanta. We will distribute updates, information, and an announcement when registration for the event opens.
About the Symposium
This symposium is jointly organized and sponsored by NC State University’s Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs, NC State University’s Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program, and the NC State University Libraries.
More Information
For more information on this event, or to be added to an interest list, please reach out to Dr. Jory Weintraub, Director of Science Engagement (weintraub@ncsu.edu).