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Reflections on urban futures – insights from WTF4Cities podcast
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cities, at the What is The Future for Cities? (WTF4Cities) podcast, our friends and and collaborators offer a compelling platform for exploring the ideas, challenges, and innovations shaping urban life. Marking its fourth birthday with episodes 357 and 358, the podcast reflects on 101 episodes from this previous…
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Holistic approaches to urban resources: Shaping cities for humanity’s benefit
As urbanisation accelerates across the globe, cities are becoming the epicentres of human activity, innovation, and economic growth. By 2050, an estimated 68 per cent of the world’s population will reside in urban areas, up from 57 per cent today. This rapid shift, while offering immense opportunities, places unprecedented pressure on critical resources such as…
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Mobility in cities – past, present, and future visions
Urban mobility is changing rapidly as cities worldwide manage growing populations, congestion, and the demand for efficient transport. By 2025, more than half the world’s population resides in cities, straining existing systems to evolve. This article examines the trends, technologies, and obstacles influencing how people will travel in urban environments in the years ahead. From…
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Planning for tomorrow: How strategic foresight shapes antifragile and resilient cities
The future of cities is a complex web of uncertainty, with rapid advancements like artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping urban life at an unprecedented pace. From autonomous vehicles streamlining transport to AI-driven waste management systems optimising resources, these trends offer immense potential but also pose significant challenges. The unpredictability of these shifts, combined with climate change,…
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How superabundant energy will transform the future of cities and urban life
Superabundant energy refers to a future where energy is so plentiful and inexpensive that it becomes practically limitless for everyday use. This concept, often described as energy “too cheap to meter,” could emerge from breakthroughs in fusion power, advanced nuclear reactors, vast solar and wind deployments paired with efficient battery storage, or even geothermal and…
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Unlocking potential: Mid-sized cities in the next era of growth
As the world becomes more urbanised, cities are at the heart of how societies grow and change. While large cities like New York or Tokyo often grab the headlines for their size and influence, mid-sized cities are quietly emerging as key players in shaping the future. These cities, typically with populations between 100,000 and 1,000,000…
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