From electrification to digital twins and the “15-minute city,” respondents shared a wide variety of trends to watch in the new year. Editor’s note: This story is part of the Smart Cities Dive Outlook on 2021, a series on the trends that will shape the industry in 2021. For a look at the business trends affecting other industries, see the Dive Outlook on 2021.

A key lesson learned throughout 2020 is that nobody can predict the future, but that won’t stop us from trying.