Technology has much to contribute to solving the basic problems of emerging global megacities. But planning is multi-dimensional, and technology is only one element. Life is still lived locally — in the villages and communities within the gali, hutong, soi, and lorong. Perhaps the next wave of urban futurism will recognize this wisdom.

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“For Resilience, Return to the Human City.” UBM Future Cities, 11 Dec 2013, with Asit K. Biswas.