Oxford Martin School

What are we doing?
We are exploring the social and technological changes that cities will face over the next 50 years and the implications for current decision making by the private sector, governments and civil society.

Why is it important?
Over half the world’s population lives in urban areas, and this is set to increase in the coming years. Decisions made on cities today will have implications for generations to come. It is vital that leaders are given the information they need to be proactive and take far-sighted action to fully exploit the opportunities that urbanization offers.

How are we different?
We unite a multidisciplinary group of scholars, practitioners and opinion-makers to bring combined insights on the ageing, migration, climate change and governance challenges faced by cities of the future.