Barnes2050 futures project

Barnes2050 futures project

Stories from the week’s news that offer a glimpse of the future.

Yes, please: Batteries, solar panels, hedgehogs and BESS. No, thank you: Heathrow, plants flowering earlier. Parakeets? Not sure
Story 219
 • Andy Conroy
(Much) cheaper cargo bikes, too many potholes and a stunning local makeover
Story 217: Signals about the future, visible today
 • Andy Conroy
Hammersmith Bridge enters the competition for Government funding
Story 216: After years of debate, the funding process begins
 • Andy Conroy
London set to miss net-zero target but can take comfort in new water fountains. Or maybe not
Story 211: Stories from the week’s news that offer a glimpse of the future.
 • Andy Conroy
Buses, bridges and beavers. Oh, and George Michael.
Story 207: Signals from the future, conveniently available today.
 • Andy Conroy
Lessons from America and Netherlands, ‘woke scientists’ annoy the Daily Mail and what ChatGPT has been saying about me
Story 202: Events from the last seven days which might impact Barnes in 2050
 • Andy Conroy
Signals from the future, visible today
Story 199: 2050 can feel a long way in the future but occasionally you catch a glimpse of it
 • Andy Conroy
Barnes: bringing you the future since 925AD
Story 196
 • Andy Conroy
Smiles, SUVs, solar and the 'S curve of acceptance'
Story 194
 • Andy Conroy
Future signals in this week's news stories
Story 192: Why Barnes is living proof of the value of stewardship, not accidental survival
 • Andy Conroy
That was the week that was
Story 189: From Paris to Putney, a reminder that the future of Barnes is shaped by choices made near and far
 • Andy Conroy
Signals from the future, conveniently available today
Story 181: A selection of stories from the past week
 • Andy Conroy
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