Carolyn Steel
Author & Urban Strategist | How Cities Shape Human Behavior
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Carolyn Steel is a leading urban designer and author whose influential book 'Hungry City' explores how food systems have shaped human civilization. As a lecturer at the University of Cambridge, she bridges architecture, history, and food culture to reveal the hidden systems that underlie urban life.
Steel's TED talks have reached millions, offering fresh perspectives on how the built environment impacts human behavior, community, and sustainability. Her keynotes inspire city planners, policymakers, and business leaders to rethink the future of urban spaces.
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How food shapes our cities
Every day, in a city the size of London, 30 million meals are served. But where does all the food come from? Architect Carolyn Steel discusses the daily miracle of feeding a city, and shows how ancient food routes shaped the modern world.
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