Every minute, 130 people migrate to the world’s cities. All cities to some degree grow spontaneously through the random decisions of many individuals. But a city is also the brainchild of urban planners and local governments. For cities to thrive, they must provide infrastructure as well as a healthy environment. Is it too much, however, to ask cities to resolve huge social shifts as their populations swell? Under such a strain, how can cities steady themselves, and steer everyone to a more promising future?
Author: Heather Clydesdale