Yearbook 2022
8 key themes shaping our
MANAGEMENT
future cities
The global pandemic
Smart cities technology
An obvious starting point, but the enduring influence of COVID cannot be ignored. A prolonged period of uncertainty such as this is no time for making definitive statements on the future. Rather, we believe that corporate leaders and policy makers should take a scenario approach, asking what if, not stating what will, to ensure future resilience and adaptability for our cities against a range of political, social, economic, and environmental factors�
We have the technology and capability to collect data – and it’s important that this data is used to inform policy makers on better decision-making to improve the quality of life. Auckland is the only city from New Zealand or Australia to feature in Technology Magazine’s Top 10 Global Smart Cities, while Wellington has been recognised by Cognizant as one of the ‘21 Places of the Future’ for high-tech jobs� Based on this, we have a running start on the race to the future�
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