Half the World to Be Cities by 2030
The New York Times has a really interesting article on its website today. A recent study by the UN suggests that by 2030 over half the world’s population will live in cities.
The most rapid change is expected to occur in Asia and Africa. Also, poverty in urban areas is expected to increase drastically as city populations increase.
The United Nations says:
In Latin America, where urbanization came earlier than in other developing regions, many countries and cities ignored or fruitlessly tried to retard urban growth. “Now the levels of insecurity and violence are a product of this approach,” said Mr. Martine, a demographer and sociologist. “People have been left to fend for themselves and have created these enormous slums.”
The article paints a pretty depressing picture. To check it out for yourself, click here.
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