The Promise of Decentralized Cities

Seven benefits of decentralized living

I grew up on a small peninsula in the North Sea in Germany. From there, I went to live in Berlin for one year.

From a place with more sheep than people to the most-populated city in Europe.

Talk about a change in scenery.

During my life, I’ve lived in the countryside, in small towns, in large cities, and in metropolises. This has made me think a lot about urban development, city structures, and the decentralization of our growing population.

Decentralizing Crowds

Many urban planners and city residents have grown weary of the dense urban core and sprawling suburb model.

Congestion, unaffordable housing, and vulnerability are only a few of the issues with centralized living.

There is growing interest in exploring how to decentralize cities by dispersing amenities and infrastructure for a more sustainable future & more space for individuals and families.

But what does decentralization look like in practice, and what are the benefits? Are we even thinking far enough?

Let’s dig in!

Walkable Mixed-us…