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Migration of city dwellers to the country caused a demand for an increase in bandwidth as jobs were being outsourced from downtown office buildings to rural areas. Yet, even with an increase in ICT no one imaged that in 2017 cloud computing would become a reality. The cloud finally became essential for business to reduce costs and stay competitive. The cloud allowed for more workers to have a remote office and corporate headquarters will slowly becoming a deserted island. | Migration of city dwellers to the country caused a demand for an increase in bandwidth as jobs were being outsourced from downtown office buildings to rural areas. Yet, even with an increase in ICT no one imaged that in 2017 cloud computing would become a reality. The cloud finally became essential for business to reduce costs and stay competitive. The cloud allowed for more workers to have a remote office and corporate headquarters will slowly becoming a deserted island. | ||
clubhouse became was an urban farm and green space. Each member of the community pitched in to maintain the garden and all the goods were shared with each member based on a predetermined arrangement. Traffic within the community was restricted to foot traffic and electric golf carts. Thus, each community was a zero emission cluster or residency. | |||
In 2018, governments realized that the green community was here to stay and began investing in infrastructure to connect clusters together. Communities became linked by light rail and other efficient mass transit systems and with walking paths. Each cluster became green certified by the government planning commission which | In 2018, governments realized that the green community was here to stay and began investing in infrastructure to connect clusters together. Communities became linked by light rail and other efficient mass transit systems and with walking paths. Each cluster became green certified by the government planning commission, which took a 360-degree approach to green standards. Resources were required to efficiently, energy derived from natural sources, and food items must be grown with limited use of pesticides. People rarely left the green village because the cluster contained both industry and leisure activities and schools for the children. | ||
The city center remained the home of government functions and the residence of corporate headquarters. However, the hustle and bustle of the city was reduced significantly be the migration of work from the city to the suburbs. | The city center remained the home of government functions and the residence of corporate headquarters. However, the hustle and bustle of the city was reduced significantly be the migration of work from the city to the suburbs. | ||
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==2020-2025== | ==2020-2025== | ||
The economy | The economy gained more traction as the rural building bonanza continued. Energy efficient consumer products were in high demand and green technology fueled economic growth. Solar power created demand for panels, batteries, and converts. Power utilities were investing heavily in wind energy, nuclear power, and biomass power plants. The race to zero emissions was powering an era of economic growth not seen for two decades. Markets were rising, jobs were plentiful, and the outlook was bright. | ||
Mother Nature was still wrecking havoc on occasion, but the plentiful coffers of corporations provided aid to those affect as companies used aid disbursements as an opportunity to create positive PR. The number of climate refugees fell from 20 million in 2010 to just over 9 million in 2023. | Mother Nature was still wrecking havoc on occasion, but the plentiful coffers of corporations provided aid to those affect as companies used aid disbursements as an opportunity to create positive PR. The number of climate refugees fell from 20 million in 2010 to just over 9 million in 2023. | ||
to enjoy the peace and quiet. | |||
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1.Personal Rapid Transit http://www.personalrapidtransit.com/<BR> | 1.Personal Rapid Transit http://www.personalrapidtransit.com/<BR> | ||
2.Randstad Holland 2040 http://international.vrom.nl/pagina.html?id=37398<BR> | 2.Randstad Holland 2040 http://international.vrom.nl/pagina.html?id=37398<BR> | ||
3.Australia South Africa Local Governance Partnership http://devplan.kzntl.gov.za/ASALGP/Resources/Documents/ASALGPhandbooks/1-what-is-public-participation.htm<BR> | 3.Australia South Africa Local Governance Partnership http://devplan.kzntl.gov.za/ASALGP/Resources/Documents/ASALGPhandbooks/1-what-is-public-participation.htm<BR> | ||
4. Bike Path Picture. Retrieved on August 24, 2010 from http://wirednewyork.com/guide/biking/<BR> | |||
5. Urban Farming Picture. Retrieved on August 23, 2010 from http://www.azuremagazine.com/magazine/features.php?id=1917<BR> | |||
6. Green City Clusters Picture. Retrieved on August 23, 2010 from http://sustainbydesign.wordpress.com/<BR> | |||
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