Future of Cities
Redefining the future of cities as ecosystems of multiuse, multi-generational, 20-minute neighborhoods.
LATEST REPORTS & ARTICLES

Research
City Pulse 2023: The Future of Central Business Districts
We surveyed urban residents in 53 cities across the globe to understand their experiences in central business districts from the perspectives of residents, employees, and visitors to the CBD.

Blog
The Future of Central Business Districts Depends on More Than Office Buildings
Gensler’s latest City Pulse reveals how downtowns can adapt to a changing world — and deliver great experiences.

Podcast
The Future of Downtown Is the Lifestyle District
We explore the concept of lifestyle districts, the future of downtowns, and how we can design cities that respond to people’s evolving needs and experiences.
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FEATURED WORKPLACE PROJECTS

First Creek Redevelopment Plan
Knoxville, Tennessee
Gensler is crafting a revitalization plan for First Creek, a 22-acre public housing site on the edge of downtown Knoxville that introduces mixed-income housing.
The AVE + West Humboldt Park Corridor Plan
Chicago, Illinois
As part of Chicago’s INVEST South/West initiative, Gensler was selected to lead master planning for a 10-block corridor strategy plan to transform a stretch...

Southtown Redevelopment Plan
Birmingham, Alabama
Gensler crafted a mixed-income, mixed use redevelopment plan for Southtown Court, a public housing development south of Birmingham's Downtown.
CITIES & URBAN DESIGN NEWS
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Bloomberg
2023Bloomberg interviewed Gensler Global Cities Lead Sofia Song and cited insights from the firm’s latest City Pulse survey, which polled 26,000 residents across 53 cities about their experiences in central business districts around the world. -
The Real Deal
2023The Real Deal interviewed Gensler Global Cities Lead Sofia Song about the future of cities and the need to focus on what will bring people back into the office, including technologies that blur the line between physical and digital. -
Ipsos
2022Gensler Cities & Urban Design Leader Andre Brumfield explored how the future of work will shape where we live, how we work in offices, and define cities as new demands create a fresh opportunity for urban planners.
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