centuryfocused

Centuryfocused refers to strategies and viewpoints that prioritize outcomes spanning a hundred years, integrating durability, adaptability, and foresight into decision-making across sectors.

The word combines 'century' and 'focused'; it is used primarily in academic, professional, and consultancy contexts to denote long-horizon thinking. It is not a formal standard or universal methodology.

In urban planning and architecture, centuryfocused plans emphasize resilient infrastructure, modular construction, and spaces that can evolve. In product design, it advocates for durable materials, repairability, and upgradable platforms. In finance and public policy, it informs long-term risk assessment and intergenerational equity.

Critics argue that predicting needs over a century is inherently uncertain, risking misallocation if forecasts prove inaccurate. Proponents counter that a century-scale lens can reduce fragility, encourage sustainable ecosystems, and guide investment toward durable assets.

See also related concepts include long-termism, sustainable development, resilience, and adaptive design. The term remains emergent and is used variably by researchers and practitioners.