About 10,000 years ago, hunter-gatherers, aided by rudimentary agriculture, moved to semi-permanent villages and never looked back. With further developments came food surpluses, leading to commerce, specialization and, many years later with the Industrial Revolution, the modern city. Vance Kite plots our urban past and how we can expect future cities to adapt to our growing populations. [Directed by Keaton Tips, narrated by Michelle Snow].

Vance Kite: Urbanization and the evolution of cities across 10,000 years

Urbanization and the evolution of cities across 10,000 years

The future of cities hinges on vertical farming, renewable energy, and sustainable, compact living to accommodate growing populations.

From hunter-gatherers to urban dwellers, the journey of cities across 10,000 years reveals a shift towards sustainable, dense living.

Future cities may turn to vertical farming and renewable energy as global population peaks, ensuring sustainability in an urban world.