Transforming Tomorrow
A new digital series presented by IPFA and produced for IPFA by BBC Storyworks Commercial Productions, exploring how the future of infrastructure is being redefined.
Infrastructure is one of humanity’s most powerful tools for transformation. It is in the roads we travel, the water we drink and the energy that powers our lives. Yet the infrastructure that we don’t see is often forgotten until something breaks.
As the world faces mounting challenges, from natural disasters to rising populations, many feel that the systems we build will need to evolve fast as we work towards more resilient cities and thriving communities.
Transforming Tomorrow explores the future of infrastructure. Meet those who are hoping to redefine what it means to build for both people and planet, examining how our world could be reshaped through more sustainable infrastructure.
Evolution of Infrastructure
What is infrastructure and why does it matter?
Interview with Julia Prescot MBE, IPFA Global Chair
CHAPTER ONE – THE STORY BEHIND
Discover the unfamiliar and innovative stories in the world of infrastructure.
The Data Centre on the Edge of the Arctic Circle
How more sustainable AI infrastructure in the Arctic is participating in the future of data.
High above the Arctic Circle, nestled between two mountain ranges, the small Norwegian community of Glomfjord is hoping to demonstrate how the future of artificial intelligence (AI) could be both innovative and more sustainable. By harnessing 100% renewable hydroelectric energy and cooling technologies, this data centre is showcasing how new designs and more sustainable power can reduce the environmental impact of AI while building lasting value for the communities that they serve.
This Transforming Tomorrow episode is presented by IPFA in collaboration with Nscale and produced for them by BBC Storyworks Commercial Productions.
The Tunnel Beneath the Thames
How partnership and innovation brought London’s Silvertown Tunnel from vision to reality.
In East London, a new connection is reshaping the way communities move and interact. The Silvertown Tunnel, the city’s newest river crossing, stands as what some see as a symbol of what’s possible when public and private sectors work together toward a shared vision. This film takes viewers behind the scenes of one of London’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, exploring how collaboration, innovation and determination turned an idea into a reality that can connect people and places.
This Transforming Tomorrow episode is presented by IPFA in collaboration with Riverlinx and produced for them by BBC Storyworks Commercial Productions.
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CHAPTER TWO – WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
Learn about the work that goes into community wide recovery after a crisis.
Who Rebuilds the City?
How inclusive planning and collaboration efforts are helping communities rebuild Hatay after disaster.
In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey in 2023, the province of Hatay, home to the ancient city of Antakya, faced unimaginable loss. This film explores how residents, local leaders and global partners came together to shape the Hatay Revitalisation Plan, a community-led blueprint for recovery that places people, culture and collaboration at its heart.
This Transforming Tomorrow episode is presented by IPFA in collaboration with Turkish Design Council and produced for them by BBC Storyworks Commercial Productions.
Who Reconnects the Community?
How Cisco Crisis Response helped North Carolina rebuild after Hurricane Helene.
“Hurricanes don’t normally affect the mountainous regions of North Carolina, so it’s rare we see devastation there,” Greg Hauser, first responder communications lead for North Carolina Emergency Management, says. “For the first time in my career, people in those areas were technologically cut off.” Read full article here.
This Transforming Tomorrow episode is presented by IPFA in collaboration with Cisco and produced for them by BBC Storyworks Commercial Productions.
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CHAPTER THREE – NAVIGATING TOMORROW
Explore the potential of “people-first” infrastructure.
Charting a Cleaner Course
How Norway’s maritime industry is steering the future of more sustainable shipping through innovation and collaboration.
Norway relies heavily on its maritime industry – from its historic bustling fishing villages and shipyards to modern, innovative maritime technologies. Shipping services and fisheries account for 10-15% of the country’s GDP, and more than half of Norway’s
exports come from the maritime sector. Europe’s northernmost country is deeply connected to the sea. It not only provides tourism, but is an extension of its economy, infrastructure and communities. Read more here.
This Transforming Tomorrow episode is presented by IPFA in collaboration with Innovation Norway and produced for them by BBC Storyworks Commercial Productions.
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