Step into the role of urban planner at Science Gallery Atlanta’s EcoMetropolis Lab! In this immersive, interactive workshop, participants will be challenged to design a model city that balances growth with sustainability. Each team will be tasked with incorporating essential city elements—such as housing, transportation, and green spaces—while conserving resources and protecting urban forests.

As they build their “EcoMetropolis,” participants will make strategic choices about land use, urban density, and green space preservation. Guided by real-world challenges like limited land and resource constraints, they’ll discover firsthand the complexities of creating livable, resilient cities that support biodiversity and green infrastructure.

The session concludes with each team presenting their city model, highlighting their decisions to prioritize sustainable growth and resource conservation. EcoMetropolis Lab combines creativity, strategy, and sustainability, empowering participants to envision how cities can thrive while preserving the natural environment.