Reimagining the City through New Planning Models
A rendering of Palari’s 3D-printed community in Rancho Mirage, California (Courtesy of Mighty Buildings/EYRC Architects) Imagine a world in which much-needed multifamily housing could be built in less time — and for less money. Or one in which owning a car wasn’t a requirement for living outside of transit-rich, densely populated neighborhoods. Or one in which your home could be assembled as a kit-of-parts. You actually don’t need to imagine it: Startups are thinking about how to approach some of the biggest challenges in urban planning in ways that are innovative but also practical....