By 2030, city planning and infrastructure management will no longer depend on static reports, siloed and isolated datasets, or reactive decisions. Instead, they will live inside dynamic digital twins, living models that continuously evolve as new data flows in.

These twins will adapt in real time, combining information from energy grids, transport systems, housing, and even citizen feedback into one trusted source of truth. With simulations at their core, cities will be able to anticipate the impact of sudden shocks, from renewable energy surges to floods or traffic disruptions, before they happen. At the same time, everyday processes such as permitting and approvals will be automated, helping communities grow faster while ensuring the digital twin grows alongside them.

Decision makers will no longer need to piece together fragmented insights from dozens of systems. Instead, they will have one shared model where operators, planners, and policymakers can collaborate, explore scenarios, and build confidence in their choices.

At East2North Digital Twins, we believe this future is closer than it seems. In fact, we’re already helping Nordic municipalities and partners like Forum Virium shape the foundations of this vision today. Just like in the FinEst project, we identify the best global platforms, adapt them to Nordic governance and needs, and continue building as ambitions expand.

The digital twin of 2030 is not a dream – it’s a direction. And the cities that start shaping it now will be the ones leading the way toward resilience, sustainability, and trust tomorrow.