Todd: So, Shifani, you are an expert in urban planning, and more specifically, in transport. What do you envision in the future, let's say, in fifty years from now?
Shifani: Fifty years from now is quite a long time to project, but future cities would be green cities, cities that are able to sustain themselves. They can produce their own energy. They've got transport mode choices, so people can choose whether they want to walk or cycle or bus. A city that has a very well connected public transport system. So, if you want to get from A to B, you have three main choices - public transport, walking, cycling - each equally good.
Todd: So basically, you see a future of increased urbanization.
Shifani: Increased urbanization, yes, because people are moving to the cities. That's what the figures say. It's what's happening. It's the current trend. And if this conti
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envision
What do you envision in the future?
When we envision something, that means we predict or imagine what will happen in the future. Notice the following:
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With the new rail system, I envision a reduced traffic problem.
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It's difficult to envision how the city will change in the next 20 years.
green city
Future cities would be green.
A green city has a lot of trees, plants, parks, etc. Notice the following:
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New York is not exactly a green city, but it does have Central Park.
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What can we do to make our city greener?
change with the times
Cities need to change with the times.
To change with the times means to be flexible. Notice the following:
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The city is slowly changing with the times.
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It's difficult for older people to change with the times.
urbanized
Cities are going to become more urbanized.
When a city is urbanized, that means lots of people live in the center of the city. Notice the following:
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New York is very urbanized, for many people walk to their jobs downtown.
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Houston is not urbanized, as people usually commute to the city by car.
enthusiast
Trying to tell a car enthusiast that he should not drive his car is not easy.
An enthusiast is someone who loves something very much. They are enthusiastic about ita. Notice the following:
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I am a bicycle enthusiast.
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She is an opera enthusiast.
