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How will this pandemic shape the future of our cities?

November 13, 2020

City life has ground to a halt during the pandemic. What impact do lockdowns have on urban areas? And how will they develop in the future? Are they losing their appeal? MADE in Germany searches for answers.

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Neuseeland Coronavirus
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COVID-19: An opportunity for smart cities?

How will cities develop as a result of the pandemic? Will the advent of new technologies be sped up? How will our workplaces change? How will we shop? What about architecture?

 

Coronavirus | London leeres Bürogebäude
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Construction boom vs. empty offices
Germany’s construction sector is booming but rising costs have made housing increasingly unaffordable. At the same time, offices have stayed empty during the pandemic. Christian Pricelius describes a contradictory situation.

 

Deutschland Stadtpark Magdeburg
Image: Jens Wolf/dpa/picture-alliance

The city: An outdated model?
Cities have seen huge growth over the past few centuries. But urban areas are often bad for the environment. Fewer cars, better public transport and more parks are some ways to make them greener.

 

Großbritannien Edible Futures at Sims Hill Community Farm
Image: DW/Emma Wallis

Pandemic pull: Goodbye cities, hello countryside!
The coronavirus has deprived city dwellers of everything from theatres to cafes and restaurants. In the absence of such offerings, some are deciding to begin new lives in the countryside instead.

 

Symbolbild Digital Nomad
Image: Colourbox/Olesya

How to become a digital nomad during the pandemic
For most people, the pandemic has offered a taste of what it’s like to work from home. Digital nomads, on the other hand, are used to working in different locations. For them, the office could mean an idyllic beach, or a mountain hut.

 

DW Made in Germany "Der Krieger" mit Olaf Krieger

Krieger, alone in an empty space
Craving human contact, Krieger remembers what it was like when the city was full of tourists. At the same time, he addresses his own pandemic-induced anxiety: are dinosaurs making a comeback?

 

 

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