International Cool City Hunt: What is Cool in Mexico D.F.?
What is cool?
Something that is attractive and inspiring with growth potential.
Science of the Time....
Attractive: I like it
It make me think
Wow!
It’s cool
Does that attractive - cool - thing have the potential to grow?
Why?
Can you visualize it?
Validation: The many different examples from around the world validate the trend
There are 8 Different Trends that we will focus on(there is some overlapping)
The Rise of the Urban Nomad
They are all around us.
Urban Nomads are the hard working, city dwellers who daily weave their own web intertwining work and play on the go.
Go everywhere in the city. They can work anywhere in the city
Bike transport (other modes)
Office is a rental 24/7/365
Internet shopping
Creative Class
The Rise of the Social Web
Computer as parent
The computer/internet is grouping people together in new ways
Cool Compassion
Give back, charity, goodness while being cool
Cool Relax in a Stressed Society
Quick and cool ways to relax in a busy society/city
Anger/Distrust/Cynicism
Against everything (but cool)
What is cool about D.F.?
Love Thy City
How do you make the city yours?
What do you love about the city?
The Experience Economy
That special extra touch that makes something an experience to remember
Eco Cool
Something that is cool and helps the environment
NYC Highline
How is this information valuable? What use can it have for you as an individual? For a business?
BRIC Countries: Where things are happening
Your Job:
Find cool examples in D.F. that fit these themes