TED: How a video game might help us build better cities | Karoliina Korppoo

The video discusses the significance of cities and introduces the game Cities: Skylines, which allows players to design and build cities. The game has become popular, with players sharing their creative city designs. Examples include a fantasy city inspired by the Netherlands, a tiered city design, and a futuristic city focusing on walkability. The game is also used by urban planners as a sketching tool, with real-world applications such as a contest in Hämeenlinna, Finland. The video highlights the potential of the game to influence future urban planning and city design.

What percentage of the world population was living in cities in 2014?

What is the main theme of the game 'Cities: Skylines'?

How do players express their creativity in 'Cities: Skylines'?

What characteristics did Silvarret investigate to create his fantasy city?

What is the concept of walkability as explained by Jeff Speck?

How did the Finnish city of Hämeenlinna involve the community in urban planning?

What potential future solutions for urban planning are suggested by the game?