======The Future of Cities, Information, and Inclusion====== The report explores how cities will evolve over the next decade, focusing on the integration of technology and data to address urban challenges and promote inclusion. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ ^ Quick Facts ^^ |Report location: |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/sobipro/download-file/46-629/54|source]] | |Language: |English | |Publisher: | * [[encyclopedia:institute_for_the_future|Institute for the Future]] * [[encyclopedia:rockefeller_foundation|Rockefeller Foundation]] | |Authors: | Mathias Crawford, Mike Liebhold, Rachel Maguire, Anthony Townsend | |Time horizon: |2020 | |Geographic focus: |Global | =====Methods===== The research method involved identifying critical urban issues, analyzing the intersections of urbanization and digitalization, and charting key tensions. It included expert consultations, peer reviews, and the synthesis of trends and technology advancements. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Key Insights===== The report by the Institute for the Future, funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, forecasts the transformation of cities through technology and data. It discusses the potential of urban data to alleviate poverty, improve services, and empower citizens. It highlights the need for inclusive planning, the risks of digital divides, and the importance of protecting privacy. The report suggests that cities will become civic laboratories where technology meets local needs, and it emphasizes the role of grassroots innovation alongside large-scale solutions. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Additional Viewpoints===== Categories: {{tag>2020_time_horizon}} | {{tag>2020s_time_horizon}} | {{tag>English_publication_language}} | {{tag>Global_geographic_scope}} | {{tag>civic_engagement}} | {{tag>data_privacy}} | {{tag>digital_divide}} | {{tag>digitalization}} | {{tag>forecasting}} | {{tag>foresight}} | {{tag>grassroots_innovation}} | {{tag>inclusive_planning}} | {{tag>innovation}} | {{tag>poor}} | {{tag>poverty}} | {{tag>poverty_alleviation}} | {{tag>public_services}} | {{tag>smart_cities}} | {{tag>technology}} | {{tag>urbanization}} ~~DISCUSSION~~