Examine the global trends of urbanization, the causes and consequences of rapid urban growth, and the challenges faced by cities in areas such as infrastructure, housing, transportation, and sustainability.
Urbanization Trends and Challenges (A concise, easy‑to‑read overview for students, planners, and policy‑makers) 1. Global Overview Metric (2023) Value / Trend World urban population ~4.9 billion people (≈ 60 % of total) Annual urban growth rate 1.3 % (≈ 55 million new city dwellers per year) Projected 2050 68 % of the world will live in cities (≈ 6.5 billion) Fastest‑growing regions...…
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