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The Future of Cities: Back to Basics?

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To simply plan the next big urban attraction or dream about miracles such as a new Amazon headquarters in town seems to be just as frivolous as the sensing lightpoles. Future- which future? Rarely was the desire to know the future bigger than amidst this pandemic. Since then predicting anything has become even more precarious.

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How climate, pandemic, and war shape the "future proofing" of buildings, cities and regions

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Other projects like high speed rail or new electric transmission lines get stuck in a political and regulatory morass. Future proofing in highly uncertain times Amortization in real estate frequently exceeds 25 years, comprehensive plans try to shape the future for 10 years, sometimes longer. Yet, the future seems highly unpredictable.

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US Architecture News: American Buildings

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Reflecting the firm’s deep commitment to a design philosophy it dubs ‘Environmental Modernism,’ the award-winning residence also showcases numerous sustainable design moves. the firm practices in Las Vegas under the name CTA). The Memorial was is implemented on a donated five-acre site in Newtown, Connecticut.