This report examines the future of UK cities, focusing on foresight methods to inform local government decision-making towards 2065.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | UK Government Office for Science |
| Publication date: | April 14, 2016 |
| Authors: | Corinne Swain, Peter Marland, Sir Mark Walport, Tom Walker |
| Time horizon: | 2040 - 2065 |
| Geographic focus: | United Kingdom |
| Page count: | 58 |
The research method involved commissioning working papers and essays, conducting futures workshops, and collaborating with cities across the UK. The project utilized peer-reviewed working papers, essays, and workshop reports to build an evidence base.
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The Foresight Future of Cities Project, launched in 2013, aims to understand the future of UK cities up to 2065. It explores how people will live, work, and interact in urban environments, emphasizing a holistic, long-term view. The project involves evidence collection, workshops, and collaboration with over 20 cities. It provides a value proposition for mid-sized and smaller cities to engage in foresight exercises and offers practical lessons for implementing city foresight processes. The report is part of a suite of deliverables from the Future of Cities project, including research on the science of cities and a graduate mobility and productivity experiment. It serves as a resource for understanding foresight methods and their benefits for decision-makers, especially in local government.
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Categories: 2016 publication year | 2040 time horizon | 2040s time horizon | 2060s time horizon | 2065 time horizon | English publication language | United Kingdom geographic scope | city-regional collaboration | city planning | decision-making | evidence-based policy | foresight methods | future analysis | local government | long-term view | national system of cities | urban development