Future of cities: science of cities
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the future of UK cities, focusing on long-term urban development and research priorities towards 2065, considering aspects like living, work, urban form, infrastructure, governance, and the interdependencies between them.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | UK Government Office for Science |
| Publication date: | April 16, 2016 |
| Authors: | Chris Rogers, Corinne Swain, Greg Clark, Lead Expert Group, Rachel Cooper, Ron Martin, Sir Alan Wilson, Steve Rayner, Tim Stonor |
| Time horizon: | 2040 - 2065 |
| Geographic focus: | United Kingdom |
| Page count: | 42 |
Methods
The research method involved commissioning papers and essays, conducting futures workshops, and collaborating with over 20 cities. The evidence base includes peer-reviewed working papers, essays, and workshop reports, which were used to understand urban futures and inform research directions.
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Key Insights
The report examines the future of UK cities up to 2065, exploring the science of cities and identifying research priorities. It reviews evidence on living in cities, urban economies, metabolism, form, infrastructure, and governance. The report emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary research, systems analytics, and scenario development to inform policy and planning, addressing challenges such as sustainability, resilience, adaptability, and social disparities.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2016 publication year | 2040 time horizon | 2040s time horizon | 2060s time horizon | 2065 time horizon | English publication language | United Kingdom geographic scope | interdisciplinary research | scenario development | systems analytics | urban economies | urban form | urban governance | urban infrastructure | urban living | urban metabolism