As a futurist, my work centers on preparing leaders, teams, and organizations for the Wellbeing Economy—a future where growth is measured not only by profit, but by purpose, regeneration, and human flourishing. Within this shift, play often gets overlooked. Yet play is not frivolous. For Generation Alpha, it is a blueprint for the future. Why does this matter? Understanding how they play reveals how they will consume, work, and reimagine the world.
We look toward the next decade, the future of cities will be defined not just by technology, but by the deeper question of how we create spaces that nurture belonging, resilience, and regeneration. In this next wave, cities will not simply serve as backdrops to human activity; they will become living organisms—adaptive, regenerative, and shaped by collective intelligence.
What is the future of Generation Alpha? Born every minute and numbering in the billions, a new generation is quietly beginning to exit the playground and enter the marketplace. They are Generation Alpha, the cohort born between 2010 and 2025, and their oldest members are now entering their teen years. More than just the successors to Generation Z, they are catalysts poised to trigger profound shifts in culture and commerce. As we look toward 2025, understanding the values, behaviors, and expectations of these digital natives is not just foresight—it is a strategic necessity for any brand, institution, or leader aiming to remain relevant.
Sea level rise is no longer a distant threat in Miami—it’s a daily reality, with streets in Brickell flooding during hurricane season and historic buildings in Miami Beach slowly eroding from saltwater intrusion. Storm surge, tidal flooding, and declining water quality are undermining both the coastline and public trust in outdated infrastructure, while saltwater threatens drinking water supplies. Yet amid these challenges, Miami has an opportunity to lead. Nearby Fort Lauderdale is already piloting adaptive infrastructure, hinting at a future where Southeast Florida becomes a global model for ocean-conscious urban design. What if Miami’s magic wasn’t just in its growth, but in its ability to rise—literally and figuratively—with the water?
Over the past several years, New Yorkers have had to confront not just a pandemic—but long-standing gaps in public safety, affordable housing, and public transportation. These issues didn’t begin with COVID-19, but they were brought into sharp relief by it. Now, they demand bold vision—and equally "bold action." Where does New York go from here? The answers are taking shape in bold, emerging shifts across the city—signals that hint at a new kind of urban future built on creativity, care, and collective resolve.
Why Tariffs on Canada? This thought-provoking opinion piece dives deep into the real strategy behind Trump’s aggressive tariff policies. Far from being simple protectionism, the article argues that Trump’s high-stakes tariff gambit is a calculated move to reshape global trade dynamics, push back against China's dominance, and place economic pressure on key allies.
What is the future of Canada? Explore the future of Canada through a visionary lens—from climate leadership and Indigenous innovation to productivity, self-sufficiency, and global influence. This article by Chief Futurist and TED Speaker, Lindsay Angelo, unpacks the opportunities and tensions shaping the country’s next chapter.
Over the next decade, San Francisco has the potential to move from optimization to regeneration; to re-emerge not just as a city of innovation, but as a well-being-centered metropolis—one that heals people, planet, and possibility.
