Uwe S. Brandes - Cities as Living Systems: Adaptation, Resilience, and the Future

Uwe S. Brandes, professor of the practice, faculty director of the Urban & Regional Planning Program and faculty director of the Georgetown Global Cities Initiative, joins The Century of Cities to explore the forces shaping urbanization. From the rise of megacities to the impact of climate change, shifting economies, and the evolving role of universities in urban research, Uwe offers a rare long-view perspective on how cities adapt and thrive. Uwe shares insights into Washington, D.C.'s transformation, the global networks influencing urban development, and how cities rethink their built environment for a more resilient future.