Three Futures for the Empty Corner Shop
Three futures for the empty corner shop show how a vacant storefront could meet local needs—and what each choice asks neighbors to…
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Explore Future Journal by subject, from scenario-making and emerging technology to culture, cities and the methods that help us imagine what could come next.
When Household Objects Start Talking to Each Other
Household objects talking to each other could simplify routines or expose private habits. Compare five concrete futures and see where control might…
When Australia Day No Longer Fits the Calendar
Australia Day’s January 26 date carries sharply different meanings. Explore how communities can rethink public observance while keeping history and local authority…
A Street Designed for More Than Getting Through
Use a street design thought experiment to compare routes, seating, play, and local activity, then spot trade-offs before a block’s redesign takes…
Backcasting: Start With a Future, Then Walk It Back
Backcasting helps a team trace a possible future to present-day choices, exposing dependencies and showing which small, responsible move makes sense now.