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Abstract:
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Matripolis is a system for the layered expansion of the infrastructure of the world's inner cities to accommodate their expected 50% population growth. The wasted space over streets is exploited to provide uninterrupted mixed use development, huge energy savings and much shorter lines of communication and transportation. Overall density is thus greatly increased while facilitating both the safe movement of pedestrians and that of the vehicles below.
Sun-filled living amphitheaters (called Matripoles), provide urban sanctuary for many of the animals (including humans) and plants of the biosphere. In the interstices between the Matripoles, equally appropriate space occurs for the increasingly automated manufacturing and mechanized movement systems of the techno-sphere. Thus, "back of house" support is immediately provided for the theater of life.
Conclusion
The amphitheater form fosters a strong sense of community identity and provides ample space and time for social interactions of all kinds. By providing a superior environment for the enjoyment of life in all its phases the Matripole will attract suburban youth back into the city, allowing the suburbs to revert to agriculture and/or wilderness.
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