Anteverti’s Outlook for Cities in 2026
By Manu Fernández, Mons Badia, Mireia Tudurí & Laura Pla
Five urban tensions set to make headlines in 2026.
A range of opportunities to transform our cities.
An invitation to (re)think the urban world.
What lies ahead for cities next year? The 2026 edition of our flagship Outlook for Cities zooms in on five urban tensions that, in our view, will shape the months to come.
It highlights five debates poised to dominate headlines, spark civic mobilization and push governments and institutions to act — while also underscoring the opportunities these challenges can unlock.
Selected for their tangible impact on everyday life and people’s quality of life, the five themes in this Outlook also spotlight the cities already leading the way — anticipating and responding to these emerging tensions — along with our action-oriented recommendations for tackling them in 2026.
An analysis produced by our team and enriched by insights from a curated group of leading experts from around the world.
Here’s to a smarter, fairer and more resilient 2026 — for everyone!
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