Cities of the future: what will urban living look and feel like?
The future city mixes it up
Mixed-use development is the future of the city. Toronto’s ambitious Sidewalk Labs is already making this case. These developments rely on modular building systems that bring together residential and commercial living with public facilities and parks.
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The streets of the future city are smart
Big data will continue to be analyzed to enable more proficient use of city services, streets, and public transportation. One good example can be found in Los Angeles, with streetlights that react to what’s going on around them. For example, if a crowd is leaving a stadium at night, the lamps may brighten to light the way – or flash to warn of an incoming ambulance.
The advances in Low Power Wide Area Networks and 5G will provide better connectivity over a vast number of devices and long distances. Urban apps will merge with alternative reality (AR) technology to make intelligent, personalized suggestions for a highly intuitive urban experience.
The future is mobile
The city of the future will undoubtedly have fewer cars and more autonomous, self-driving vehicles. Residents will rely on vehicle shares and public transport pods that can be called via an app. The future city will be one for walkers and bikers with solutions ranging from moving walkways to underground and even above-ground bike lanes.