Lei Yi’an is a professor at Peking University in Beijing and the author of Next Revolution. In this new book, he argues that humanity’s next step is to build 3D cities — a concept very similar to our vertical city model. In this interview, we discuss why dedicated human habitats are important, the similarities and differences between Yi’an’s 3D city and Vertical City’s model, and the feasibility of creating such a city in the near future.
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"In a vertical city, everything, for everyone, is more equal." - Lei Yi’an
Show Notes:
- Why it’s important to build dedicated and controlled human habitats
- Why 3D cities are good for people and the earth
- How humans relate to nature in a 3D city
- The major difference between Yi’an’s model and Vertical City’s model
"The isolation is inevitable." - Lei Yi’an
- Common concerns regarding the 3D city model:
- The question of safety
- How the requirements for life are provided
- How humans and goods move around
- The breakdown of public and private space
- How 3D cities can make society more equal
- How connectivity and automation improve the quality of life in a 3D city
- The feasibility of 3D cities with current technology
- The major obstacles to overcome in order to make 3D cities a reality
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“Maybe in such a city we work three days and then we have four days off.” - Lei Yi’an