| Water | Lotus pool Almost all water came from the Nile, carried by hand or lifted with a shaduf. What happens to a land that depends on one river? | Aqueduct Water travels downhill along a channel. What happens if the slope is wrong? | Plaza fountain Most of a modern water system is hidden. What pipes, pumps or treatment might be out of sight? | Spring circle The spring is protected by stones. What could harm a water source? | Indoor farm Indoor farms could reuse water. Is that worth the energy they need? | Fountain of life Here the water never runs out and never makes anyone sick. What would it take to make that true everywhere? |
|---|
| Places to gather | Feast hall Banquets had music, dancing and plenty of food. Who was invited, and who did the work? | Amphitheater Thousands watched together, seated by rank. Who was welcome, and where? | Community center What would make everyone in the neighborhood feel welcome here? | Warm gathering circle Imagined as warmed by heat from deep in the ground. Where could your town find clean warmth? | Public plaza If more life happens online, does a city still need squares like this? | Banquet hall A table with a seat for everyone. Who might be missing from the table in your town? |
|---|
| Safe travel | Sandstone crossroads Most Egyptians traveled by boat on the Nile. Why might a river be easier than a road? | Stone crossroads Look at the stone stripes crossing the road. What might they be for? | Crosswalks Painted crosswalks mark where to cross. What else helps people cross safely? | Garden paths There are no cars here. How would people carry heavy things? | Lit roadway Glowing crossings light the way. Who might these lights help, and who might they not? | Golden crossroads Streets of gold with crossings of pearl. What makes a street feel safe and welcoming? |
|---|
| Moving goods | Stone sledge Giant stones moved on sledges, boats and ramps. How would you move a load as heavy as a truck without engines? | Donkey cart Carts were banned from Rome's streets by day. When would you allow deliveries? | Delivery van Online shopping brings vans to every street. How could deliveries cause less traffic? | Flower cart A pony pulls the cart to market. When is slow transport the better choice? | Cargo pod No driver at all. Which jobs should robots do, and which should people keep? | Donkey with fruit Everything here is free to share. How could your town share more of what it has? |
|---|
| Room for nature | Date palm Palms gave food, shade, rope and roof beams. Which plant gives your town the most? | Olive tree Olive trees give shade and food. What else could a city tree provide? | Community garden Gardens take up space that could hold housing. How would you balance the two? | Flower meadow Flowers feed pollinators. Could your street have a meadow? | Tree pod habitat Homes are built around the tree. Is that sharing space, or taking it over? | Golden tree The Bible begins in a garden and ends in a city with a river and the tree of life. Why do trees and water make a place feel good? |
|---|
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Rome
Modern Town
Green World
Robotic Future
Heavenly City