Are you interested in the urban energy matrix? What do you think is how our cities can change with abundant energy? How can we generate the right energy from the right sources for our urban communities?

This episode is a panel discussion where the panellists discuss the different aspects of the urban energy matrix. Alan Pears, Adam Dorr, Ramez Naam and Mark Nelson talk about their vision for the future of cities, different energy services and sources, learning from the past, transformative present, unprecedented future prospects, energy democracy, and many more.

Connecting episodes you might be interested in:

• No.246 - Interview with Boyd Cohen about abundance
• No.314 - Interview with Andrew Vass about nuclear energy
• No.349R - Superabundant energy

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Are you interested in the urban energy matrix? What do you think is how our cities can change with abundant energy? How can we generate the right energy from the right sources for our urban communities?

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Are you interested in the urban energy matrix? What do you think is how our cities can change with abundant energy? How can we generate the right energy from the right sources for our urban communities?

Trailer for episode 350 - a panel discussion where the panellists discuss the different aspects of the urban energy matrix. Alan Pears, Adam Dorr, Ramez Naam and Mark Nelson talk about their vision for the future of cities, different energy services and sources, learning from the past, transformative present, unprecedented future prospects, energy democracy, and many more.

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Are you interested in the effects of superabundant energy?

Summary of the article titled Superabundant energy – What will we do with it? from 2022, by Austin Vernon and Eli Dourado.

This is a great preparation to episode 350 with ⁠Alan Pears⁠, ⁠Adam Dorr⁠, ⁠Ramez Naam⁠ and ⁠Mark Nelson about the urban energy matrix.

Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see the potential effects of superabundant energy on cities. This article challenges the current focus on energy efficiency, advocating for a shift towards energy abundance to drive economic growth and improve living standards.

Find the article through this link.

Abstract: In this policy paper, authors Austin Vernon and Eli Dourado explore what life would be like with endless energy. Coining the term “energy superabundance,” they look at energy policy, not in the usual sense of trying to restrict energy consumption, but as a way to promote energy abundance—a future in which energy is so clean and plentiful, limiting consumption would be entirely unnecessary. Though energy may never be “too cheap to meter,” Vernon and Dourado explain that higher energy consumption directly increases economic growth. Achieving energy superabundance would radically improve the US economy as well as the quality of life for all Americans. They show us a vision of the future that includes flying cars, hyperloop, sub-orbital point-to-point travel, electric autonomous trucking, vertical farming, water-from-air condensation, water desalination, and so much more. In this research-based vision, cities are no longer limited by access to ground transportation. Plastics and cement are made from air, water, and electricity. Vernon and Dourado even predict a carbon shortage. This future is only possible if we remove the many obstacles standing in the way of building new infrastructure. New power plants, transmission lines, transportation infrastructure, and better energy technology are all being held back by red tape that stops us from building a better future. This paper will help us show policymakers and thought leaders what is possible if we are able to reform our policies and reclaim a future of superabundant energy and prosperity.

Connecting episodes you might be interested in:

• No.246 - Interview with Boyd Cohen about abundance
• No.314 - Interview with Andrew Vass about nuclear energy

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Are you interested in the urban energy matrix? What do you think is how our cities can change with abundant energy? How can we generate the right energy from the right sources for our urban communities?

Trailer for episode 350 - a panel discussion where the panellists discuss the different aspects of the urban energy matrix. Alan Pears, Adam Dorr, Ramez Naam and Mark Nelson talk about their vision for the future of cities, different energy services and sources, learning from the past, transformative present, unprecedented future prospects, energy democracy, and many more.

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Are you interested in the urban energy matrix? What do you think is how our cities can change with abundant energy? How can we generate the right energy from the right sources for our urban communities?

Trailer for episode 350 - a panel discussion where the panellists discuss the different aspects of the urban energy matrix. Alan Pears, Adam Dorr, Ramez Naam and Mark Nelson talk about their vision for the future of cities, different energy services and sources, learning from the past, transformative present, unprecedented future prospects, energy democracy, and many more.

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"Are you engaging the community to build solutions to their problems to build the culture of accountability?"

Are you interested in the economic powers of mid-sized cities? What do you think about cities as urban laboratories? How can we build a culture of accountability?

Interview with Nicholas Lalla, urbanist and author of the book Reinventing The Heart Land. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, technology, economical power, culture of accountability, and many more.

Nicholas Lalla is an urbanist and social entrepreneur, working at the intersection of economic development and emerging technology. He partners with cities to build strategies and initiatives that catalyse inclusive growth. Nick founded Tulsa Innovation Labs, an organization deploying over $200 million to build northeast Oklahoma’s innovation economy. He previously led Cyber NYC for the New York City Economic Development Corporation, a cybersecurity initiative The New York Times called “among the nation’s most ambitious...” Earlier in his career, at the Urban Land Institute, he launched a national resilience program for cities combatting the effects of climate change. Nick has written for Newsweek, Fast Company, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and Next City, among other outlets.

Find out more about Nick through these links:

• Nick Lalla on LinkedIn
• Nick Lalla website
• as Nick Lalla on X
• Reinventing the Heart Land - book by Nick Lalla

Connecting episodes you might be interested in:

• No.274 - Interview with Richard Gill about bringing people along not the jobs
• No.332 - Interview with Kirsty Braybon about long term economic consequences
• No.338 - Interview with Alison Watson about internship programs
• No.347R - The economy forward framework: How midsized cities can achieve inclusive growth in the knowledge economy

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Are you interested in mid-sized cities and their economic contributions?

Summary of the article titled The economy forward framework: How midsized cities can achieve inclusive growth in the knowledge economy from 2021, by Richard Florida PhD, Ross DeVol, Cordell Carter, Jennifer Hankins, and Nicholas Lalla, published by the Aspen Institute.

This is a great preparation to our next interview with Nick Lalla in episode 348 talking about the economic side of urban sustainability.

Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see how mid-sized cities can be involved in urban futures from the economic perspective. This article investigates pathways for mid-sized cities to transition to the knowledge economy while ensuring available opportunities and measuring progress.

Find the article through this link.

Connecting episodes you might be interested in:

• No.090 - Interview with Professor Matthew McCartney about cities and economics
• No.108 - Interview with Dr Anthony Kent about economic geographies

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Are you interested in the economic powers of mid-sized cities? What do you think about cities as urban laboratories? How can we build a culture of accountability? Trailer for episode 348 - interview with Nicholas Lalla, urbanist and author of the book Reinventing The Heart Land. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, technology, economical power, culture of accountability, and many more.

Find out more in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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"Smart City should be proactive. That before anything [bad] happens would identify areas that need more attention."

Are you interested in the proactive nature of smart cities? What do you think about the need for infrastructure to create adaptability? How can we utilise public-private-academic partnerships for better urban futures?

Interview with Dr Mina Sartipi, founding director of the Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) and Guerry Professor at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC). We will talk about her vision for the future of cities, technology, electric and autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and many more.

Dr. Mina Sartipi, founding director of the Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) and Guerry Professor at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC), leads Smart City research, including "the testbed," a downtown traffic data project with Chattanooga. Recently named head of UTC’s new Research Institute, she focuses on Transportation, Energy, Health, and Social Science. A Bredesen Center faculty member, she mentors minorities and advises Girls in Computer Science (GiCS). Her research includes Cyber-Physical Systems and Big Data Analytics. She’ll present at "Chattanooga Connect 2024," advancing urban mobility discussions in a city known for pioneering "gig" internet and quantum networks.

Find out more about Mina through these links:

• Mina Sartipi on LinkedIn
• @MinaSartipi as Mina Sartipi on X
• Mina Sartipi on Google Scholar
• Mina Sartipi at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC)
• Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) website
• Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) on LinkedIn

Connected episodes you might be interested in:

• No.164R - A discussion of resilience and sustainability
• No.282 - Interview with Keygan Huckleberry about disaster resilience planning
• No.326I - Interview with Sarah Bridges about public transport
• No.345R - What do people want in a smart city? Exploring the stakeholders’ opinions, priorities and perceived barriers in a medium-sized city in the United States

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