Future of Cities

Fostering Innovation and Connection

Through cutting-edge visualisation tools and systems thinking, we’re collaborating with residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape a bold new vision for Milton Keynes in 2035.

Context

Milton Keynes was envisioned as “the forest city”—a bold, modernist plan built for cars and surrounded by green. But the promise fell short. Its sprawling layout led to disconnection, and what was meant to be vibrant became known as a “soulless suburb.” Private development dominated, public transport lagged, and the city’s inclusive ideals were lost along the way.

With Milton Keynes positioned at the heart of the Oxford to Cambridge Arc and ambitions to shape the region into the UK’s own Silicon Valley there’s a rare and powerful opportunity to reimagine its future.

Approach

To truly make this happen we’re shaping a bold vision to transform Milton Keynes into a vibrant hub of culture and technology—one with the potential to gain recognition not just nationally, but on a global stage.

By collaborating with residents and stakeholders, we’re uncovering innovative opportunities that will help Milton Keynes evolve into the city it was always meant to be.