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Working Paper 20 What are future cities? Origins, meanings and uses
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Reviews the origins, definitions and uses of the phrase 'future cities’, and related terms like ‘smart cities’ or ‘sustainable cities’. Examines how different communities have interpreted ‘future cities’, including citizens, governments, corporations and academic institutions. Also considers how the way we speak about cities can affect how they are being designed and built.
Document History
Foresight project.
Author
Moir, E. Moonen, T. and Clark, G.
Publisher Information
Government Office for Science
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