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Sustainable Cities is long term solution to global energy, food, pollution, socio-economic and governmental problems.


Description

Summary

 

Sustainable Cities is long term solution to global energy, food, pollution, socio-economic and governmental problems.

Definition

Cities with large comfortable middle class who earn a living wage by local production of energy, food and consumer items.

Energy is captured from sun, wind and flowing water. Food is grown indoors. Consumer items made in local factories.

Prices will be higher with stable jobs for everyone.

Sustainable Cities will come in several varieties. Some secular, some religious. Some liberal, some conservative.

Before rejecting Sustainable Cities as fantasy, read essays and think about an alternative future.


Category of the Action

Integrated action plan for the world as a whole


What actions do you propose?

New policies and changes in economic incentives


Where will these actions be taken?

Worldwide


Who will take these actions?

Organization and individuals


What are key benefits?

Better life for middle class.


What are the proposal’s costs?

Unknown.


Time line

50 - 100 years


Sub-proposals


How do these sub-proposals fit together?


Explanation of model inputs


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