There is growing consensus that rapid urbanisation is now inevitable and irreversible. More than half the world’s population lives in cities and the number is likely to increase, possibly touching a projected 69.6 per cent by 2050. The world, it seems, has taken a definitive urban turn. This phenomenon, unlike decades before, is today viewed positively. Cities are acknowledged as engines of growth and their ability to produce economic opportunities is appreciated. However, there are two big gaps in this happy story — the poor environmental performance and the depressing inequity. Read More
