The King realised that if the growth of such settlements could be planned, rather than happening organically, there would be huge advantages for public health, environmental resilience and sustainability.
Using powerful quantum computers enables town planners to maximise the use of available water, electricity generation, transport links and other infrastructure.
The King’s Foundation has already helped planning authorities in Bo, Sierra Leone, where it mapped flood-prone areas that should not be built on and identified walkable areas and “infrastructure corridors” for future expansion.
Using quantum computers, which differ from so-called classic computers because they can carry out many calculations at the same time rather than in sequence, speeds up the process and enables planners to predict the needs of future generations.
Many of the towns and cities that most need to plan ahead have little or no access to professional planning resources, which is why the King’s Foundation and FormationQ felt they could help. They will be aided by Space Syntax, UK urban planning consultants.
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