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Economics and technology. Three workshops on this topic considered how the sub-region can maintain and enhance its important contribution to the UK economy, and stressed the importance of providing an ... Developments in technology were then discussed at

an area of continuous growth with a dynamic high-tech economy and vibrant service sector? ... an area that seeks to exploit local advantage for national and international gain?

years time, and the facilities that would be required (eg a concert hall, larger theatre, outdoor and indoor event venues, sports facilities and so on). ... A second workshop, in the evening of 16 October 2012, included councillors and officers of local

Materials from the workshop:. A second workshop, in an evening of 19 September 2012, included councillors and officers of local authorities, members of residents associations, and people from business. ... Meanwhile, the County Council has issued a

Mal Schofield has gathered predictions for the increases in population, jobs and dwelling needs. ... Materials from the workshop:. A second workshop in the evening of Thursday, 8 March included councillors and officers of local authorities, members of

A first workshop, in September 2011, brought together a group of experts to consider issues that will be important for retail and business in the sub-region in 2030. ... The second workshop, in the evening of 21 November 2011, included councillors and

Agriculture and green spaces. The focus of this topic is on growing more food while providing green spaces for biodiversity and recreation. ... Materials from the workshop:. The second workshop on Thursday 26 January included councillors and officers of

For the programme of the workshop, the speakers' slides, and a list of participants, click here, and here for a summary of the conclusions. ... The second workshop, on 19 May 2011, included councillors and officers of local authorities, members of

A first workshop brought together a group of experts to consider how the sub-region will handle energy, water and waste disposal needs in 2030. ... Materials from the workshop:. A second workshop, in an evening in 24 January 2013, included councillors

Materials from the workshop:. The second workshop, on 28 September 2011, included councillors and officers of local authorities, members of residents associations, and people from business. ... An Action Group met on 9 September 2011 and agreed various

Retail and business. In 2030, Cambridge and its surrounding region should have a business and retailing community which. ... offers opportunity and results for businesses. offers attractive and flexible solutions for the workforce and consumers.

There is constant tension between generic and specific skills. Employers complain that young people get qualifications instead of skills. ... High-level technical education has not taken off in this country, unlike in France and Germany.

Agriculture and green spaces. Notes from a preparatory meeting on 18 July 2011. ... This becomes increasingly important with increasing development of land for housing and business.

with Peter Carolin and Peter Landshoff. What do we need to do now to make a vibrant, cohesive, enterprising society in 2030? ... Bridging between the younger and older parts of the community is key in the face of economic stress.

Stew McTavish (ideaSpace): technology and the economy. ... Lord Broers (Westminster): speculations on developments in technology. 1445 Breakout groups (facilitators: Gordon Johnson and Roger Crabtree).

What are the main constraints on achieving sustainable housing and communities by 2030? ... e.g. technical, regulatory, financial, supply chains, consumer buy-in etc). How can the Cambridge sub region prepare for this challenge - with respect to our

is the government's ambition to decrease carbon emissions by 80% on 1990 levels by 2050, and that domestic housing represents around 27% of total carbon dioxide emissions. ... doubt about financial benefits and realism of incentives. suspicion about

now (as opposed to the often grey and uninformed view offered by many in schools). ... a way for schools to improve their young enterprise and employer links work.

Social cohesion. The focus of this topic is on what must be done now to maintain social cohesion in 2030, and on the consequences of failure. ... Before dividing into breakout groups, the students were showna video by Business in the Community, and given

Economics and technology. Housing 2030. Education and skills. Retail and business. ... Social cohesion. Culture, leisure and sport. Transport in the Cambridge sub-region.