Planning Tomorrow with Yesterday’s World

Abstract
A behind-the-scenes look at futures thinking inside a large public organisation shaped by yesterday’s challenges, yet pulled in new directions by voices of today and the uncertainties of tomorrow.
Keywords
Councils, futures, urban planning, infrastucture
Author Biography
Adam Morris
As a Principal Strategic Advisor at Auckland Council, Adam leads futures and foresight projects that support long-term thinking in local government. He has a background in UK and EU sustainability policy, low-carbon business, and environmental strategy, along with earlier technical roles in space science and mining. Adam recently contributed foresight expertise to help establish an academic-led space sustainability initiative in Auckland.