MANNAHATTA 2100

Augmented Reality Portals of the Future

Visions of the Future

Mannahatta 2100 is an augmented reality experience that allows users to step into two possible futures of Nyc in the year 2100.

Using mobile AR, we overlay speculative futures onto present-day locations: one future shaped by climate collapse and flooding, and another reimagined as a regenerative eco-city built on green infrastructure. By visualizing these futures in the same physical space, the project makes climate change feel immediate, personable, and actionable.

The project received two awards at the 2026 MIT Reality Hackathon: the Agog EcoDreaming: XR for Collective Futures Award and the Lureo Location-Based Storytelling for Creators of All Levels Award. Since then, it has been showcased at Unreal NYC and the Harvard Innovation Labs and was featured in an official press release by Agog.

Mannahatta 2100 aligns with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. It uses augmented reality to visualize future climate scenarios within present-day New York neighborhoods, particularly climate-vulnerable communities.

The project includes a clear call to action through a curated Resource Hub connecting users to climate organizations and local engagement opportunities. Impact is measurable through user engagement metrics, workshop participation, and community feedback. Early awards, exhibitions, and partnerships demonstrate validated potential for scalable social impact.