What is The Future for Cities?
What is The Future for Cities? · Sep 16, 2026 · 46:35
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"We do have solutions already today. We do see already what works today. We do know what is causing the problem. We do have it all."
Are you interested in liveable cities designed for everyone? What do you think about having conversations about the future of cities with strangers? How can we design the future of our cities with everyone in mind?
Interview with Laura Reupke, CEO of BABLE. We will talk about her vision for the future of cities, the superblock model, 15-minute cities, bottom-up initiatives, and many more.
Laura Reupke is CEO of BABLE, leading a mission-driven company that empowers cities worldwide to thrive in the digital era while tackling urgent sustainability challenges. With experience from McKinsey strategy consulting and ioki’s sustainable mobility solutions across Europe, she champions smarter, greener, and more human-centered urban futures. A Superblock creator in her own neighbourhood, Laura focuses on scaling innovation, building partnerships, and enabling transformative change.
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