Digital innovators shaping sustainable cities and mobility

Digital innovators leading change

How Gen Z and Millennials are shaping sustainable cities and mobility
6 April 2026

The next generation of leaders is influencing sustainability and urban innovation in new ways, creating new possibilities for cities. In this episode, we unpack how young entrepreneurs are turning bold ideas into practical solutions for today’s biggest urban challenges.

Explore findings from our research and hear how startups are tackling environmental concerns, the cost-of-living crisis and evolving transport needs. Hear stories from the front lines of digital disruption from young founders and a new class of urban mobility vehicles.

Short, sharp points of view on: 

  • Why younger generations are spearheading change in materials and transport
  • What circular design means for affordability and scale
  • Where shared mobility is reshaping urban planning
  • How new vehicle formats are responding to space and sustainability constraints

Curious what future cities might look like when designed by the next generation? Start here.

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