Welcome to the 2019 National Urbanism Next Conference! This last year has seen dramatic advancements
and serious setbacks in new mobility, autonomous vehicles, e-commerce, and the sharing economy. We have
seen significant growth in new mobility services and devices, such as e-scooters, and in the range of companies
offering these services. We have seen e-commerce continue to thrive, and we have seen cities raise their level
of engagement with the private sector. We have also seen autonomous vehicles lose their unbridled luster and
near-term inevitability. While the advancements should motivate us to better understand how to shape these
innovations toward the public good, the setbacks should be seen as an opportunity to better prepare for the
changes that are coming.
