Envisioning the city of the future: economics, demographics, and technology

City of the Future

The future is impossible to predict in its entirety, however glimpses of its manifestation are available by using imagination and forethought. The purpose of this essay is to describe my vision of the city of the future. This essay will examine this subject by categorically explaining who the future may take hold in these subdivisions.

Economics

While there is much stress and anxiety revolving around the current economic status of the world, I envision the future of urban economic life to be quite different. The current way of trade is becoming more obsolete every day. Globalization has brought many changes in the economies of the world and a certain counter-reaction will no doubt take place in the future. Individual cities will begin making their own local currencies in the future creating new trade avenues. Cities will become larger and this economic maneuver will help protect these growing populations.

Social Developments in the Future

Mainstream outlets will find a more difficult time becoming popular sources of culture and social interaction. The transient nature of the world's future population will make time almost become obsolete itself. The constant interaction and diversification infinitely spawns new ideas of living and problem solving that will make the future's method of relating to one another quite different than what we are used to today. Social interactions will be much more intense yet peaceful.

Technology

The technology of the future will enhance many different aspects of life during these times. Travel and the ability to go to faraway places will make the world seem much smaller than it is today. Hospitals in the city should have a smaller footprints as technology will have allowed everyone to take of their own health. Leisure activities will surely increase and technology will help in catering to people's individual needs.