We need more urban innovation projects like the 'Google City'. This is why

Sep 23, 2020

Building models are seen at the offices of Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs "smart city" after the company announced it has pulled out of its project due to economic uncertainty in Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 7, 2020. REUTERS/Chris Helgren - RC2VJG91RKAK

Urban experimentation - like Sidewalk Labs' smart city - is needed today more than ever. Image: REUTERS/Chris Helgren

Carlo Ratti

Director, MIT - Department of Urban Studies and Planning

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