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Join the workshop 'Mystic Megs' as experts discuss urban development, traffic management, waste, public procurement, regulation, enforcement, and skills for the next 30 years. Sponsored by Amberol. Explore topics like retail accessibility, waste management, citizen-centered contracts, and global challenges. Get insights on how cities will evolve from 2010-2040.
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“2040 And All That” What challenges will we face over the next 30 years? Workshop ‘Mystic Megs’: • Brian Johnson (Chair) • David Armstrong • Kevin Golding-Williams • Paula Claytonsmith Workshop Sponsored by Amberol
“Some starters for one…” • Urban Development & Traffic Management • Litter & Waste • Public Service Procurement & Effectiveness • Regulation, Enforcement & Skills
Urban Development & Traffic 2010-2025 • Retail, commercial areas becoming less accessible • Elsewhere increasing obstruction & congestion • Greater service dexterity, inventiveness & timing 2025 – 2040 Traffic obstruction stabilised, greater sustainability and quality of living at a regional / sub-regional levels.
Litter & Waste • Context • Demographic change • What is waste • Incentive schemes • Bins • Climate change
Procurement & Effectiveness • Alternative forms of service delivery • Councils do less and citizen centred contracts • Multi faceted contracts held by “Marks and Spencer” or the like • Localised delivery through SME consortia
Regulation, Enforcement & Skills • LEQ crime will be self-enforcing • Co-ordinating institute for public realm management • Central & Local Govt. finally gets their acts together!
Underlying Issues • Rights v Responsibilities / Consumer v Citizen • GDP or Gross National Happiness? • Congestion & Fossil Fuel Shortages • Distribution & Packaging (R)evolution • Global Warming & Water Shortages • Migration & Cultural Change