Jacobs: If/When Mobility & Future Cities: The Direction Ahead
May 5, 2020
Michael Keith, Director at Oxford's COMPAS, and Brian Burkhard, Global Technology Leader at Jacobs, dive into the future of urban transformation and mobility. They discuss the intricacies of designing cities that balance local needs with broader goals while addressing migration impacts. The conversation also explores the realistic prospects of autonomous vehicles and how technology like AI can shape urban planning. They highlight the importance of data transparency in public safety and the challenges of integrating tech with community resilience.
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Design From Context And Humility
- Urban design must build from existing conditions and avoid hubristic grand projects.
- Michael Keith argues design needs humility, attention to detail, cultural meaning, and ethical reflection.
Plan For Resilience And Mobility Shifts
- Plan cities to hedge against future risks like sea-level rise and changing transport modes.
- Brian Burkhard advises redesigning land use and capital expenditures for micromobility and shared autonomous services.
Three Paths Of Urban Tech Change
- Technological change acts from the top-down, grassroots up, and via geographic path-dependencies.
- Michael Keith highlights public health as an area where combined mobility and biobank data can reshape urban policy.