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Foreword

2020 will go down in history as a defining year for the future of the world and its cities.

The World Economic Forum has recommended a Great Reset in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The European Commission has called for a green, fair and just economic recovery; and C40 has argued that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for shifting our future direction, with the sustainability of the planet as the major concern. At such a pivotal moment, Deloitte embraced the challenge to envision what the impact of the pandemic on urban environments might be.

The pandemic disrupted the very core of urban living: social distancing challenged the density in which our cities are built; lockdown policies reduced substantially the opportunities for human interactions that trigger innovation and creativity; the switch to online has destabilised local economies and commerce; and new patterns of working are shaping urban planning and design. On top of all of these changes, the pandemic has brought into focus the need for a sense of belonging and connection.

The urban environment is well placed to respond effectively. If in the next 40 years, the world builds
the equivalent of a city like New York each month1,
the role of cities in driving change will be paramount. Cities have the human capital, the infrastructure and scalability potential to drive change and create a green, digital and inclusive society of the future. …

Referência: Urban Future with a Purpose. (2021). Retrieved 11 October 2021, from https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/public-sector/articles/urban-future-with-a-purpose.html