What next for legible cities: An assessment of the potential future for urban wayfinding

摘要

In this article, the forces that will impact the development of cities as information hubs are assessed and proposed. By analysing the recent direction and trajectory of development, and using assessments from other professions, this article outlines the future of wayfinding as a distinct profession and set of connected activities. It highlights the growing influence of the need for optimization, and not just the construction of cities transport systems. Finally, it creates a blueprint for how Legible Cities will be built in the future.