TED: What happens when a city runs out of room for its dead | Alison Killing

TED: What happens when a city runs out of room for its dead | Alison Killing

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the investment potential of burial plots in the UK, highlighting their high returns compared to the property market. It explores the relationship between death and urban design, focusing on the shortage of burial space in major cities. The video also examines the profitability of cemeteries, the planning and regulation involved, and personal burial practices, revealing societal attitudes towards death.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What impact might creating a burial site in a residential area have on property values?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the societal attitudes towards discussing death and burial in the UK?

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways does the speaker suggest that death is integrated into urban design?

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