The one certainty for city leaders in 2025 is change.
Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president will likely result in major pivots in federal policy and funding around transportation, climate action, housing and homelessness. Climate change impacts have never been more stark, and 2025 will almost certainly stamp U.S. communities with an array of extreme weather events. Meanwhile, emerging technologies — from AI-enabled chatbots to air taxis and robotaxis — are forcing cities and companies to strike a balance between innovation and caution regarding unintended consequences.
Smart Cities Dive asked readers and other experts how they predict cities will evolve in 2025. They foresee shifting transportation systems, the proliferation of innovative housing programs, the rise of the “playground” city and momentum toward new building decarbonization approaches. Here’s a selection of their responses.
The following responses have been edited for clarity and length.
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