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Collage of five diverse artworks from the Hammer Museum Collections side by side. From left to right: 1) Contemporary painting of two embracing figures with surreal elements. 2) Post-impressionist style painting of trees with vibrant blues and greens. 3) Black and white illustration of a face with intricate patterns. 4) Japanese woodblock print style image of a figure in a checkered robe. 5) Photograph of a couple dancing, the woman in a black dress and the man in white

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Part of the series Future L.A.: Engineering a Sustainable Supercity

Three Megacities: A Comparative Approach

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Mexico City, Tokyo, and Shanghai—megacities with populations of more than 20 million and with unique infrastructures—have in recent years all made pledges toward total sustainability. Experts discuss how Los Angeles can learn from the triumphs and struggles of these mega metropolises.

Dana Cuff is an architect and urban planning professor at UCLA who directs the global urban analysis think tank CityLAB and leads the Urban Humanities Initiative—a cross-disciplinary research project that examines these megacities and their resiliency. Matt Petersen is the former chief sustainability officer of Los Angeles, appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti. He helped represent L.A. at C40 and currently serves as the president and chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator. Moderated by Mark Gold, UCLA associate vice chancellor of environment and sustainability.

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