Future of Communities in North Carolina 2040

Houston foresight explores the long-term future of communities in North Carolina on behalf of Civic FCU. The project used Houston's Framework Foresight approach with the 2×2 uncertainty scenario technique.

Quick Facts
Report location: Web PDF
Language: English
Publisher: University of Houston
Publication date: October 1, 2020
Authors: Andy Hines, April Koury, Bes Baldwin, Brent Hughes, Laura Schlehuber, Miranda Mantey, Tim Morgan, Tom Rau
Time horizon: 2040
Geographic focus: North_Carolina, United_States
Page count: 119

Methods

The project used the Framework Foresight approach and the 2x2 uncertainty matrix The principal components of the project are:

  • Framing and scanning
  • Research and interviews: trends, stakeholders, issues, plans
  • Drivers and uncertainties
  • Scenarios
  • Recommendations: strategic options and issues, integrated strategic approach, community development models, getting started

Key Insights

“One of our key takeaways was the importance and volatility of social tribalism – Will heightened social and political tribalism conflicts persist, or will a new generation turn towards harmony and pragmatic compromise by 2040?”1)

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