It separated functions as work, living, recreation and communication. From 1960 and onwards modernism was the dominant paradigm for planning which said goodbye to the human scale. The lecture guides the audience through the two planning paradigms which according to Jan Gehl has “screwed up” the cities we are living in. What if the future has already arrived? And what if we have the models we need and can implement them right away? he asks.

The images shown do not portray liveable cities. There is a hype about automated cars and technology, what is not solved by cars will be solved by drones and helicopters. Google “future cities” and you will get the message.

There is an excitement in the air and someone in the audience tweets “If anyone wonders where all of Gothenburg’s planners and architects are right now, the answer is Jan Gehl’s entertaining and clever lecture.” Jan Gehl shows how future smart cities usually are portrayedĬities for the future, there is clearly some confusion here! Jan Gehl starts off the lecture with several images how the future is represented. With over 40 years of experience of working with liveable cities and putting people first in city planning, the legendary architect filled Chalmers largest auditorium on December 5th.īefore Jan Gehl enters the stage, he asks with a smile “Who are all these people here to listen to?”. Mistra Urban Futures’ Annual Lecture 2018 was given by Founder & Senior Advisor of Gehl Architects, Professor and Architect MAA, Jan Gehl. Annual Lecturer Jan Gehl puts people first

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