Cities are facing unprecedented challenges. The pace of urbanization is increasing exponentially.Every day, urban areas grow by almost 150 000 people, either due to migration or births. Between 2011 and 2050, the world’s urban population is projected to rise by 72 % (i.e. from 3.6 billion to 6.3 billion) and the population share in urban areas from 52 % in 2011 to 67 % in 2050. In addition, due to climate change and other environmental pressures, cities are increasingly required to become “smart” and take substantial measures to meet stringent targets imposed by commitments and legal obligations.
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Unique Paper ID: 143758
Publication Volume & Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1
Page(s): 126 - 129
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