The Future of Cities
Learn MoreAbout the Challenge
The "Future of Cities" Innovation Challenge invites you to design sustainable urban environments built on circular economy principles. You’ll create cities that minimize waste, use resources efficiently, and foster resilience through smart design, architecture, and public systems.
What You'll Learn
In this challenge, you’ll learn how to apply circular economy principles to urban planning, architecture, and infrastructure. You’ll design systems that reduce waste, improve resource efficiency, and adapt to growing populations.
Your Personal Learning Path
Build a Foundation in Urban Sustainability
Build a foundation on how cities currently function, the challenges they face and the core ideas behind circular economies.
Examine the Current Urban Landscape Shortfalls
Understand the existing landscape by identifying patterns, shortcomings, and gaps in current urban planning and infrastructure.
Learn from Cities Pioneering Sustainable, Circular Solutions
Discover cities that already integrate circular economy concepts.
Clarify Your Urban Challenge & Frame a Problem Statement
Create a focused problem statement or “what-if” scenario that encapsulates your chosen challenge.
Generate Innovative Ideas for Future-Ready Cities
Apply ideation tools to move beyond conventional urban planning approaches.
