forward-looking

[ fawr-werd-loo k-ing ]

/ ˈfɔr wərdˌlʊk ɪŋ /

planning for or anticipating possible future events, conditions, etc.; progressive.

Origin of forward-looking

First recorded in 1790–1800

The advocates of slavery used the New Testament, and Shalev says this “was in itself innovative and forward-looking.”

Why Is American Politics So Religious and Divisive? |Jordan Michael Smith |March 30, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Even for the most forward-looking courtier, that might be a modernization too far.

Chelsy Davy, Prince Harry's Hard-Partying Royal Wedding Date |Tom Sykes |April 26, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Would a forward-looking perspective sound too much like a collection of predictions and promises?

Behind Obama's 100-Day PR Strategy |Richard Wolffe |April 26, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
I summon all honest men, all patriotic, all forward-looking men, to my side.

United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches |Various

On the other hand McAdoo did a most commendable and forward-looking thing when he gave labor a fair place in his official cabinet.

Our Railroads To-Morrow |Edward Hungerford
Very few of them have ever even attempted such a forward-looking device.

Our Railroads To-Morrow |Edward Hungerford
Thus the forward-looking side of man's nature expressed itself.

The Next Step |Scott Nearing
That requires a forward-looking plan of action, and that's exactly what we will be sending to the Congress.

Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 |Various