Future of cities: what is the global agenda? Future of cities: essay
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Considers the way the rest of the world is thinking about the future of cities. Looks at: the different futures predicted for cities and nations of varying sizes, levels of development and locations; some real-world examples of how policymakers at the city, national and global scales are thinking about the future of cities; and the range of future issues that cities face, and the tools that are needed to address those issues.
Author
Moir, E. Moonen, T. and Clark, G.
History
Foresight Future of Cities Project.
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Urban planning
- Strategic planning
Publisher History
The Government Office for Science (GO-Science) works with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to ensure that government policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific evidence and strategic long-term thinking.
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