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 (NC State LAEP, 2024)
Envisioning Urban Futures: More-than-human Cities
We can only plan for the future we want if we imagine that future in the first place. Join us as we ask scientists, artists, engineers, writers and other experts from across the disciplines to envision the cities of tomorrow.
Can we make cities more resilient, livable, and healthy by moving beyond a human-centric design philosophy?
More-than-human cities is a concept that recognizes and incorporates the needs and agency of non-human species—plants, animals, fungi, and microbes—in urban planning and design. Join us in exploring this concept at our next gathering, which will take place on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 from 6:00-9:00pm, in Hunt Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus.
Read about our past events and view recordings of the talks:
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).