Future of Cities project closes
The Future of Cities project has now concluded.
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What skills will we need to live in future smart cities?
Today, the idea that data can play a key role in the design and management of cities is widely recognised. However, it’s now time to consider the skills that people will need to live in these smart cities.
Water and cities: 'The Great Think'
The British press of the mid-19th century called the unavoidable smell of London’s river 'The Great Stink'.
Investing in cities: buy now, earn later
At a recent supper party I was besieged by NHS professionals. An interesting experience as it means you end up putting the world to rights. After all, everyone’s got an opinion on health, right?
Active travel in the city of the future
"I can tell it’s a nice area because it’s the kind of place where you can see children cycling to school in the morning." This was the recent remark of a friend who had moved to the south coast.
London and the UK system of cities
Does London’s growth occur at the expense of other UK cities, as it can sometimes seem when the capital’s economy surges ahead?
The business of cities
One important trend in the investigation into the future of cities is the rapidly evolving relationship between cities and business.
How is the world thinking about the future of cities?
On 18 September a group of international experts representing local and national governments, academia and the private sector met in London to discuss how the world is thinking about the future of cities.