Future Cities and Urban Planning

How many buildings need to be built in Africa in the next 15 to 20 years compared to Europe's last 200 years?

• Half as many as in Europe

• As many as in Europe

• Twice as many as in Europe

• The same amount as in Europe

What percentage of the global population lives in urban areas today?

• More than 50%

• Less than 40%

• Exactly 60%

• Around 70%

What is the expected urban population percentage by 2050?

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 70%

What are the two outdated technologies contributing to urban problems?

• The car and the elevator

• The train and the tram

• The car and the bus

• The elevator and the bicycle

What is a major problem caused by the car and elevator in cities?

• Improved mobility

• Increased social interactions

• Decreased pollution

• Human isolation

What is the main idea behind the Urban Shelf concept?

• High-rise buildings

• Underground living spaces

• Flexible, multi-level neighborhoods

• Water-based residential areas

Why is the Urban Shelf considered flexible?

• It's built with high-rise towers

• It allows for changes over time

• It can't be modified after construction

• It uses traditional concrete

What does the Urban Shelf aim to replace in city design?

• Parks and recreational areas

• High-rise towers and highways

• Suburban homes

• Shopping malls

How does the Urban Shelf concept enhance social interaction?

• By limiting public spaces

• Through multi-level meeting places

• Through isolated living units

• By promoting car usage

Why is desert sand not used in construction?

• It's not abundant

• It doesn't stick together

• It's too fine

• It's too coarse