TED: It’s our city. Let’s fix it | Alessandra Orofino

The video discusses the challenges cities face, such as energy consumption, emissions, and poverty, framing them as city-specific issues. It highlights declining voter engagement and the need for inclusiveness and happiness in urban areas. The speaker advocates for a participation revolution, emphasizing the role of technology in enabling citizen involvement. Examples of successful citizen-led initiatives in Rio are shared, encouraging viewers to take action and improve their cities.

What percentage of global energy consumption occurs in cities?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 80%

Which country experienced a record low voter turnout in municipal elections, with almost 40% of voters not showing up?

• Brazil

• France

• India

• United States

What is the HDI of the richest neighborhood in Rio, Leblon?

• 0.711

• 0.800

• 0.967

• 0.900

What has been a major cause of decreased happiness in American cities over the past three decades?

• Increased pollution

• Disappearance of quality public spaces

• Higher taxes

• Traffic congestion

What is the proposed solution to improve decision-making processes in cities?

• Participation revolution

• Better public transport

• Increased taxes

• More frequent elections

What role can technology play in fostering democratic processes in cities?

• Increase surveillance

• Enable widespread participation

• Reduce taxes

• Improve public transport

What was the goal of the campaign started by the 11-year-old girl in Rio?

• Build a new school

• Save her school from demolition

• Create a park

• Start a recycling program

What did Jovita achieve with her campaign regarding missing persons in Rio?

• Established a police unit for missing persons

• Created a recycling project

• Built a new school

• Organized a protest

What was Leandro's initiative in the slum of Rio?

• Organizing a protest

• Creating a park

• Starting a recycling project

• Building a school

What is the main message conveyed by the citizen-led initiatives in Rio?

• Citizens can drive significant change

• Governments should lead all initiatives

• Citizens are not ready for change

• Technology is not useful