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Fail fast, build better: Why urban experimentation is key to our cities
Imagine a bustling city street. Now, picture a forgotten, fenced-off parking lot on that same street—a dead space of cracked asphalt and weeds. For decades, city planners might have zoned it for “commercial use,” earmarked for a 10-year development plan that never arrived. It’s a familiar sight in almost every city: a gap where life…
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Is blockchain the key to a more citizen-centric city? How blockchain will reinvent urban governance
A city is more than just a collection of buildings, roads, and people; it is a complex web of agreements, transactions, and shared truths. We trust that our vote will be counted, that the deed to our home is secure, that the taxes we pay are allocated fairly, and that our personal identity is protected.…
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The algorithmic metropolis: AI’s impact on urban operations and systemic foresight
Cities are the most complex systems humanity has ever built. They are dense, dynamic, and non-linear networks of infrastructure, economies, and human behaviours. For a century, we’ve attempted to manage this incredible complexity with 20th-century tools: static master plans, siloed city departments, and a fundamentally reactive approach to maintenance. That era is over. It’s no…
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Beyond the logo: Why a city’s brand can be its blueprint for the future
What makes you choose one city over another for a holiday? Why does a tech start-up plant its roots in Bristol instead of Berlin? And what convinces a young family to settle in Manchester rather than moving to Milan? Often, the answer lies in a powerful, unspoken force: the city’s brand. When we hear the…
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Resilience in cities: Bouncing forward for a better future
In the ever-changing landscape of urban life, resilience has emerged as a cornerstone for how cities can navigate shocks and stresses, from devastating natural disasters to economic upheavals. Traditionally, the concept implied a return to the pre-crisis state – a straightforward bounce back to normalcy. Yet, a more progressive interpretation frames resilience as bouncing forward:…
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From software to streets: How Residuality Theory enhances urban antifragility
Cities face unprecedented challenges from climate volatility, population growth, and economic shocks, demanding designs that not only withstand stress but thrive amid uncertainty. Residuality Theory, originally developed for software engineering, offers a framework for analysing complex systems through their residues – the surviving elements after exposure to stressors. By treating urban ecosystems as hyperliminal networks…
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