Infrastructure & Cities

Infrastructure reimagined

March 29, 2023

Global

Infrastructure reimagined

March 29, 2023

Global
Multiple contributor piece

This piece has been produced leveraging expertise from across our policy and insights team.

For full details of contributors please see bottom of the page.

How innovation at scale can harness the power of the elements and cultivate infrastructural resilience

Economist Impact set out to imagine a world in which our infrastructure is built in sync with the natural elements of fire, water, wind and earth. Such a world would feature greater infrastructural resilience and more sustainable outcomes.

 

About the research and acknowledgements Infrastructure reimagined is a research initiative produced by Economist Impact. Underpinned by country-specific estimation models, extensive literature reviews and expert interviews, this initiative considers the potential impact of four promising innovations and their ability to drive infrastructural sustainability at scale.

The study was produced by a team of researchers, writers, editors and graphic designers, including:

  • Vaibhav Sahgal – Project director
  • Alaina Rhee – Project manager
  • Gabriela Saade – Project analyst
  • Rebecca Simon – Project analyst

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