The Urbanization Revolution: Planning A New Age... Apr 2026

: While there were only two megacities (populations over 10 million) in the 1950s—New York and Tokyo—there are now 34 , a number expected to reach 43 by 2030. Challenges for the New Century

The Urbanization Revolution: Planning a New Age For the first time in human history, over half of the world's population resides in urban areas. This shift marks a profound transition from the "assembly phase" of historical cities to a modern "clean slate" paradigm, signaling the dawn of a new urban age. The Scale of Global Migration The Urbanization Revolution: Planning a New Age...

: The UN predicts that the urban population will grow by another 2.5 billion by 2050, reaching approximately 68% of the world's population. : While there were only two megacities (populations