More than half the world’s population lives in cities at present; in 2050, the figure will be two-thirds. Thus, the already densely populated metropolises, their complexity already almost beyond comprehension, will soon be facing daunting challenges. GeoPulse presents an instrument that will be indispensible to doing urban planning under these circumstances: state-of-the-art simulation & visualization tools. This is the only effective way to visually, intuitively depict and experience the data and information that’s associated with urban life.

Walk-through Database

In addition to images, videos, texts, maps and infographics, the exhibition features a walk-through interactive database. Touching surfaces with a digital pen launches book pages, city maps, wall displays and other objects. Comparing Linz with megalopolises like Beijing enables installation visitors to playfully experience local and global development processes in the city of the future.

Ars Electronica Center, Level -1