👉 Century engineering, also known as century planning or long-term infrastructure planning, is a strategic approach to urban development and infrastructure management that focuses on designing and implementing systems and structures with a 100-year lifespan or beyond. This method emphasizes sustainability, resilience, and adaptability to future needs, considering potential climate change impacts, population growth, technological advancements, and evolving societal demands. Unlike traditional engineering that often prioritizes immediate needs, century engineering involves comprehensive foresight and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure that infrastructure remains functional, efficient, and safe for generations to come. It integrates principles from environmental science, economics, sociology, and technology to create robust frameworks that support sustainable urban growth and mitigate risks associated with long-term environmental and societal changes.
