What do the world’s future cities look like, and how will they rise to the challenges that lie ahead? For its new Cities Issue exploring global perspectives on rapid urbanization, National Geographic turned to SOM to design a next-generation metropolis. Drawing from the core principles that inform our approach to urban planning and design, SOM’s City Design Practice developed a vision centered on essential building blocks set at multiple scales—from urban hubs that fit into a wider regional ecos

Award-winning actor John Krasinski is the voice of ASCE MacGillivray Freeman Films' newest IMAX film, “Cities of the Future.” Opening in select theaters next month, #CitiesOfTheFuture invites audiences to step into the future and discover the exciting innovations transforming our world today. Learn more: https://go.asce.org/48RPfXD. | American Society of Civil Engineers