How will the rise of remote work reshape cities and communities?

Young people have grown up with the idea of flexible working and all the tools of the digital age. With the rise of AI and more people opting to work from home, how do you think cities will change? Will we continue seeing people moving away, or will they reinvent themselves in cool new ways?

On one hand, we could see quieter streets, less traffic, and maybe even cleaner air. That sounds pretty good! But what about businesses that rely on office workers? Will they survive? And what about the people who love the buzz of city life? Will they still want to live there if everyone’s working from their couch?

It’s a mix of challenges and opportunities. Some articles I’ve read say cities will become more focused on leisure and culture, while others predict a rise in smaller, more local communities.

What do you think? Will remote work kill the city, or will it just change the way we live in them?

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Office building are power symbols for big companies :money_mouth_face:. They want them to be bigger, taller and to empose on everything else. What is the power symbol for remote AI freelancers or people working from home? Hmm… the sofa size? or zoom background image? Cities are not going anywhere soon. I’m glad I broke out years ago. I can focus on leisure and community without waiting for cities to change!

Ai with robotics might change the entire way of living. Starting to think iRobot was a documentary from the future! :laughing:

The Gig economy is becoming a strong driving force for change. Having more free time to take part in community projects will make areas nicer to live in, and potentially work in. Less traffic and flexible business hubs with virtual meeting rooms could be the new norm.

Businesses that depend on foot traffic from office workers will be under pressure to adapt. However, this also opens up opportunities for new types of businesses that cater to residents rather than commuters.