CASE · 06 · PUBLIC AND CITY

Future scenarios and a readiness plan for a city

A foresight study producing four future scenarios, early warning indicators and an institutional readiness plan for a city.

Case details

  • Client: Municipality and development stakeholders
  • Category: Public and City
  • Teams involved: People and Future, Digital and 3D, Brand and Strategy
  • Linked solution: Future Leadership
THE STARTING PROBLEM

Where did
we begin?

The city's strategic plan was built around a single future. Demographic, climate and technology uncertainties had no place inside it.

Driver analysis and stakeholder interviews identified the axes of uncertainty and four scenarios were built. Early warning indicators were defined for each.

THE SOLUTION BUILT

What did we make?

A scenario set, an indicator panel, an internal readiness plan and stakeholder workshops were produced. Scenarios were visualised so decision-makers could experience them.

OBSERVABLE RESULT

What changed?

The strategic plan moved from a single-scenario structure to a conditional readiness plan, and stakeholder meetings developed a shared language about the future.

03PRACTICES INVOLVED

Which teams
were involved?

People and FutureDigital and 3DBrand and Strategy
05FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Would this approach work in our organisation?
The method works, the content changes. During diagnosis we map your own context and clarify which steps stay the same and which differ.
How long would a similar project take?
It depends on scope. Comparable work typically completes in 3–9 months; the measurement loop continues afterwards.
Can we speak to a reference?
With our client's approval, yes. Raise it in the first call.
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