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Symposium: The Wealth of Nations and the Role of Architecture for a Human Welfare-Oriented Urban Economy of Cities
April 4 @ 14h30 - 18h30
On April 4, 2025, the University of Padua will host the international symposium “The Wealth of Nations and the Role of Architecture for a Human Welfare-Oriented Urban Economy of Cities”, featuring Nobel laureate Paul Krugman. Organized by the National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscape Architects and Conservationists (CNAPPC), this high-level event will explore the economic, architectural, and social dimensions of urban development in the face of contemporary global challenges.
The symposium brings together leading experts from around the world to discuss how architecture and urban planning can support inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economic models. Key topics include proximity-based development, bioclimatic design, urban equity, and the transformative role of artificial intelligence in shaping future cities.
The event is open to the public and will be livestreamed in English on CNAPPC’s YouTube channel.
Livestream:
Watch the event live in English on YouTube
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