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WORLD CITIES AND QUEEN OF THE NORTH
Following in the footsteps of Mexico City, Taipei
and Helsinki, it’s Lille’s time to shine as the proud
northern city was crowned World Design Capital for
2020, snatching the prize from Sydney’s grasp.
When you use the word design in relation to cities
it reverts to its original meaning in English which
encompasses the conception, planning and delivery of
a project. Beyond the tangible and esthetic challenges,
the Metropolis should be seen not only as an ambitious
urban architectural project, but also as an opportunity
to improve the daily lives of its inhabitants: a delicate
balance between economic development, sustainability
and a new architectural legacy.
