I am tempted to partially abandon my career in cloud computing to start a business that... well, has the aim to build better (new) cities.
I wouldn't start with a city, though (disclaimer: I'm not a multi-billionaire), but probably with the individual building. I want to dramatically change the "footprint" of the building in terms of : ecology/sustainability, cost, value for the people investing in the real estate property.
If that's successful, I'd like to then up the target to changing whole "new" cities.
I fully appreciate how crazy and over-ambitious this might sound. Curious to hear any feedback or comment/questions about it.
I'm curious if you've thought thru actual locations for building said city (especially if site is in US). I just finished "Triumph of the City" and it really echoed this.
I definitely think it's possible.
Have you been keeping up with Sidewalk Labs, YC Research and their attempts to reshape cities?
I would also like to do something similar. I worry that the US will fall behind due to our constant expansion into the suburbs. Large cities have historically been the cultural and economic centers for all civilizations.
Think about how much cultural change has come from New York, Chicago, etc. Now think about it, China has over 20 cities with populations over 7 million! That's like the US having 20 New York Cities. Imagine how different the US would be if we had 20 New York Cities.
I wouldn't start with a city, though (disclaimer: I'm not a multi-billionaire), but probably with the individual building. I want to dramatically change the "footprint" of the building in terms of : ecology/sustainability, cost, value for the people investing in the real estate property.
If that's successful, I'd like to then up the target to changing whole "new" cities.
I fully appreciate how crazy and over-ambitious this might sound. Curious to hear any feedback or comment/questions about it.