This report identifies three major dynamics that will define the future: Mass Vulnerabilities, Patterns in Flux, and Synthetic Landscapes. These themes explore the interconnected risks of climate change and resource scarcity, the disrupted movement of people and species, and the integration of digital and physical realms.

The report provides actionable insights for built environment professionals, including strategies for resilience, regenerative design, and digital innovation. Real-world case studies, from landscape restoration in Cornwall to digital mapping in Ukraine, demonstrate how collaboration and creativity can deliver positive outcomes for people and planet.

“New Horizons, Common Ground” is a resource for industry practitioners, policymakers, and communities to anticipate and collectively engage with the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Download the report to explore how we can build a safe, resilient, and regenerative future together.

If you are interested in exploring these dynamics of change more deeply, or in developing your organisation’s Foresight capabilities, get in touch. 

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New Horizons, Common Ground: Arup’s Global Horizon Scan
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