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2010-2015 | ==2010-2015== | ||
The crash of 2008 ended the construction bonanza that began at the turn of the century. Projects were still being completed in 2010 and new ones were starting, but the pace at which building was slowed significantly. Layoffs in the construction industry were expected to remain as the industry returned to a more historical normal for new building permits. While the industry was suffering with restructuring, no one noticed the restructuring was really becoming a reawaking. The industry took hold of the green movement with vengeance. LEED certification, green space, and renewable energy became the status quo for buildings in 2013. | The crash of 2008 ended the construction bonanza that began at the turn of the century. Projects were still being completed in 2010 and new ones were starting, but the pace at which building was slowed significantly. Layoffs in the construction industry were expected to remain as the industry returned to a more historical normal for new building permits. While the industry was suffering with restructuring, no one noticed the restructuring was really becoming a reawaking. The industry took hold of the green movement with vengeance. LEED certification, green space, and renewable energy became the status quo for buildings in 2013. | ||
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2015-2020 | ==2015-2020== | ||
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. | ||
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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. | ||
Natural disaster still occurred during but the frequency was beginning to slow. The CO2 in the atmosphere, though still above the threshold of | Natural disaster still occurred during but the frequency was beginning to slow. The CO2 in the atmosphere, though still above the threshold of 390 ppm had come down by 375 ppm since 2015. Refugees were still seen in many major urban areas, but some had repatriated. | ||
The economy experience stable growth as investment in green technology and green building provided a heat beat for financial markets. Investors returned from the sidelines to spur growth in the technology sector. | The economy experience stable growth as investment in green technology and green building provided a heat beat for financial markets. Investors returned from the sidelines to spur growth in the technology sector. | ||
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2020-2025 | ==2020-2025== | ||
The economy gain 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. | The economy gain 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. | ||