Cork in 2101: Vertical gardens, flying eco taxis, and a vibrant weather-protected city centre

Cars might be redundant in 80 years, allowing car parks to be turned into indoor skate and cycle parks, exhibition spaces, cafés, and local shops

Engineers Ireland launched a competition to see that Cork might look like in 2101. Picture design: Garvin Morrison, Sweco

Vertical gardens, flying eco taxis and a vibrant weather-protected city centre with net-zero carbon energy generation are some of the visions for Cork City in 80 years' time.

Engineers' Ireland Design Competition challenged engineers to design a vision for Cork City in 2101.