Our Scans · (ZY.4.20) Planning · Weekly Summary

• [New] The MoU with Dubai Land Department will strengthen cooperation in setting resilience standards for the real estate sector, enhancing digital system integration, sharing risk-related data, and promoting sustainable urban planning. Emirati Times
• [New] The launch of RTFF & SDSS marks a transformative step in India's urban disaster preparedness, enhancing Chennai's ability to predict floods, minimize losses, and support data-driven urban planning, setting a benchmark for other Indian cities in climate resilience and smart infrastructure. Guidely
• [New] The potential development of La Nina during the OND 2025 season, with a 60% chance, could lead to prolonged dry spells and isolated storms, further complicating agricultural planning and water management. Streamline
• [New] The new CO3D constellation will provide an unprecedented global dataset that will be particularly valuable for applications that require accurate elevation data, such as urban planning, telecommunications network design, and flood risk modeling. New Space Economy
• [New] Climate Volatility: Unpredictable weather events and shifting global supply / demand further complicate agricultural planning in both advanced and emerging markets. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2025, careers in Sustainable Architecture and Urban Planning will be more critical than ever. Academia Magazine
• Faster emergency response times, improved urban planning, and even drone-powered food deliveries will become more common in the coming years. PatentPC
• Initiatives such as the Global Initiative on Resilience to Natural Hazards through AI Solutions will encourage smart city leaders to adopt AI solutions and digital twins to model the urban environment for planning, safety, and resilience. Forbes
• In 2025, Project Managers will need to weave Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into the fabric of their planning and execution processes. Transparity

Last updated: 07 November 2025