Using futures inquiry to create low carbon, resilient urban futures: a review of practice, theory and process options for the Visions and Pathways project
This paper presents a scan of futures inquiry trends, an outline of recent advances in relevant theory, and critically reviews similar 'transition' focused and related projects in Europe and the United States. Five leading projects are described and examined: 'Retrofit 2050' 'Urban Transition Labs' 'SPREAD Sustainable Lifestyles 2050' 'Future Car(d) Urbanism' and 'Futurescape City Tours' Collectively, the projects epitomise four key trends in visioning and scenario practices.