If the global pandemic has caused you to think twice about jumping on that bus or train to get to work, you’re not alone. Mobility trends have demonstrated significant rises in personal mobility, giving rise to the discussion concerning our return to a neighbourhood-based living model. In fact, with an increasing amount of people reporting that they would prefer to continue working remotely even after the pandemic, one can’t help to wonder how our social spaces will be transformed.
And it doesn’t stop there.
Although the pandemic accelerated changes for mobility-related spaces, it would be naive to treat these as temporary. Here’s why:
-Carsharing is on the rise. In fact, it is expected that by 2025 car sharing numbers will reach 36 million, demonstrating an annual growth rate of 16.4%. It is now a well-known fact that the sharing economy is profitable for everyone. Imaging this: You’re sitting in your home office drinking coffee while Alexa reads to the e-mails she has flagged as important and, at the same time, you’re profiting from your under-utilised car which is driving kids to school or a business man to the airport.
And if you don’t have a car, then you’re free of the costs that come along with it while knowing that if you need anything, you can have an on-demand car in only a few minutes.
-And let’s not forget about drone deliveries and 3D-Printers! These will significantly limit our visits to shops and stores!
But what does this mean for mobility-related spaces? For parking lots or stations?
This is what the following blog post discusses. Click below to learn more.