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Pixels of Progress: A granular look at human development around the world

– Our world is big and complex, but human progress is still about life on the ground, up close and in detail.

Risk, resilience, and rebalancing in global value chains

Climate risk and response in Asia

Will infrastructure bend or break under climate stress?

Will mortgages and markets stay afloat in Florida?

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The next normal in construction: How disruption is reshaping the world’s largest ecosystem
– The COVID-19 crisis looks set to accelerate an overdue transformation of the world’s largest ecosystem. We expect nine shifts... to radically change the construction value chain, and offer a blueprint for the next normal ahead.

Can coastal cities turn the tide on rising flood risk?
– Coastal cities are on the front line of flooding. Two very different cities, Ho Chi Minh City and Bristol, help illustrate variations... in risks and approaches to adaptation.

America’s future of work
– As intelligent machines enter the workplace, some occupations are shrinking. At the same time, the economy is generating new jobs—although... they may be different occupations in different locations. What does the future of work hold for places and people across the United States?

Modular construction: From projects to products
– Shifting construction away from traditional sites and into factories could dramatically change the way we build. Will modular... construction make a sustainable impact this time around?

The trends transforming mobility’s future
– Mobility as we know it is about to change. A handful of trends will largely determine the benefits—and costs—for business... and society.

Reimagining mobility: A CEO’s guide
– No industry or executive is immune to the profound implications of mobility’s second great inflection point. Here’s... what you need to know now.

Mobility’s second great inflection point
– Radically new dynamics in the early 20th century transformed cars and, in turn, the world. Here’s why the next great inflection... point is upon us, auguring changes no less profound.

What makes transportation smart?
– On-demand mobility, ridesharing, and electric vehicles are becoming commonplace. But does that mean transportation is smart? Three... experts respond.

How can the private and public sectors work together to create smart cities?
– Smart-city experts share examples of successful public–private partnerships from around the world.

Thriving amid turbulence: Imagining the cities of the future
– Four major forces are shaping cities of the future. How can they thrive in the face of challenges and change?

Fast transit: Why urban e-buses lead electric-vehicle growth
– Looking for the most successful electric-vehicle segment? Take the e-bus.
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