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Avoiding the Urban Doom Loop

Dror Poleg
Dror Poleg
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Avoiding the Urban Doom Loop

Last week, I was interviewed by Derek Thompson on the Plain English podcast  about the future of the American city. We spoke about changes in how and where people work, the valuation and operation of offices, the impact on regional banks, and what cities can and can't do to make the most of the opportunities ahead. We also touched on the "Scalable Class" and the impact of AI and automation.

You can listen to our chat on n Spotify,  Apple Podcasts, and below:

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