My predictions:
* the gasoline powered car will be replaced with much smaller electric vehicles that travel slower, costs more and spend a lot more time in the driveway. Most people will prefer to live without a car, possibly renting them when the needs arises.
* some genius will discover a way to contain nuclear fusion and cheap fusion reactors will provide most electricity.
* a trend towards denser urban development will move a lot of folks back into the cities.
* Walmart will invent a cutsy franchise called "Local Wally" that will specialize in hardware and dry goods. These will be on every corner in North America.
* people will start walking. In suburbs, advocacy groups will start demanding sidewalks.
* gardening will become as popular as football.
* most freeways will have bike lanes.
* your average cheapo bike will feature a cassette with 20 rings.
Last edited by gerv; 03-11-07 at 10:56 AM.