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How climate change will make it harder to stay where we live
As climate change-driven extreme weather gets more unpredictable — and its effects, more immediate — climate migration could reshape the nation’s economy, culture and demography, says Ipsos Public Affairs’ Mallory Newall.
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The benefits of cross-generational design
America is aging. This demographic shift is an opportunity to center inclusion and accessibility in product design, says Ipsos’ Alyson Heffernan.
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Why flexibility will drive the future of work and cities
The future of how people work depends on whether employers mandate return to office or keep hybrid work arrangements. In both cases, HP’s Martin Schwarz thinks the companies (and cities) that are ready either way will perform the best.
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How restaurants can adapt to a future in flux
With downtown business districts changing by the day, restaurants and retailers need to adapt to the shifting needs of their patrons, says the National Restaurant Association’s Hudson Riehle.
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How physical and digital will meet at the office
Hybrid work and virtual spaces are transforming the average workday — and the average workplace. Here’s what HOK’s Kay Sargent thinks virtual space designers can learn from real-world architects.
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Future Jobs to Be Done – Cities
In a world where many are being priced out of their neighborhoods and prefer hybrid lifestyles, people will need resources and motivation to continue living in cities. Ipsos Strategy3's Sophie Washington explains what that support could look like.
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What the changing role of cities means for citizens and businesses
The dual disruptions of hybrid work and the soaring cost of living are the reasons the future of cities is even a question. How cities address these issues will affect the nation at large, says What the Future Editor Matt Carmichael.
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Why all-ages urbanism makes for better cities
By keeping both young and old Americans in consideration, urban planners can build cities that work better for everyone, says urbanist Gil Penalosa.
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How automakers can shift gears for tomorrow’s cities
American cities are built for cars. But as commuting patterns shift with work patterns, automakers like GM are envisioning a new role to keep cities moving.
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How to build resilience in a climate crisis
Climate change isn’t coming, it’s here, says Keith A. James, mayor of West Palm Beach, Fla. Here’s what he says resiliency means for the future of cities.