Emergent Tokyo - Speculations on a Space City

Explore the concept of space cities through the lens of Tokyo's unique urban design in this thought-provoking lecture from InterPlanetary 2022. Delve into how Tokyo's vibrant and livable megacity structure could inform the development of human settlements beyond Earth. Examine five key features of Tokyo's cityscape that enable "emergent" urbanism, allowing for bottom-up organization and community-driven growth. Discover practical design principles that could bring Tokyo-style intimacy, adaptability, and spontaneity to future cities both on Earth and in space. Challenge conventional ideas about space settlements and consider how to create environments that balance engineered efficiency with human needs for creativity, community, and organic development.

Emergent Tokyo - Speculations on a Space City by Jorge Almazan - InterPlanetary 2022