Future of Cities

To build stronger, more resilient, and equitable communities it’s essential that we leverage the power of research and engage residents.

We surveyed residents across 30 cities around the world to understand their mobility experiences, preferences for urban transportation, and opinions on safety, access, and sustainability in cities.

The pandemic has prompted a rethink of the role our city centres as they become more of a lifestyle location rather than a traditional work destination.

Mixed-use developments, when coupled with smart technologies, can deliver meaningful experiences, while providing developers data insights to optimize their statements.

As cities undergo massive transformation, Gensler’s Mixed Use & Retail Centers leaders discuss what’s next for the future of cities and multiuse districts.

While most city dwellers feel positively about their city’s public transit system, fewer feel that it provides a great experience. This indicates that transit systems that fulfill basic functions are not doing enough — passengers need more.

Gensler’s research, planning, and transportation experts discuss how residents’ mobility experiences, opinions, and preferences are shaping how cities are planned and built.

One trend that emerged from Gensler’s survey of 15,000 residents in 30 cities may change how we navigate urban life: micromobility is more popular than ever before.

What can cities do to promote more sustainable transportation options? Gensler's City Pulse data reveals that it may come down to convenience and cost.

The “20-minute city” fosters connectivity to everyday resources by design. By designing through an ESG lens, we can create healthy, walkable communities for everyone.

With recent shifts toward suburban areas, civic leaders and real estate developers have an opportunity to create synergistic communities beyond urban downtowns that offer places to live, work, and play.

We investigated how Gensler can empower and engage Black communities with inclusive design models of partnership.

Our report uncovers findings from global residents to better understand the most important drivers of positive living experiences and highlights a need for fresh perspectives on residential design and development.

Our City Pulse Survey Spring 2022 surveyed city residents in 25 cities across the world to understand how residents are feeling about their cities through the lenses of affordability, work, and safety.