This first episode of the ‘Cities of Tomorrow’ podcast, host Laurie Mahon (Former Vice Chair at CIBC Capital Markets), explores the essential elements of urban infrastructure with distinguished guests Antoine Tréboz (Chief Executive Officer at ALiS & Chief Executive Officer ALBEA), Bergþóra Halldórsdóttir (Chief of Staff at Borealis Data Center & Board Member at The Federation of Icelandic Industries) and Adam Abdin (Assistant Professor at the Laboratory of Industrial Engineering, Centrale Supélec, Scholar at the Future Cities Lab).
The discussion delves into the interdependence of infrastructure, exploring the intricate and interconnected systems that underpin our urban environments, with a focus on the future of highways and data centers, addressing both challenges and the innovations that lie ahead.
Highlights
- 00:29 Meet the Experts
- 01:19 Urban Infrastructure and Sustainability
- 02:23 Mobility and Urban Development
- 03:42 Data Centres and Energy Challenges
- 07:32 Future of Urban Mobility
- 12:09 Environmental Impact and Highways
- 28:41 AI in Infrastructure Planning
- 40:06 Lessons from the Paris Olympics
- 43:17 Conclusion and Future Outlook
