The Future of Cities

Diseases like TB killed more and more people as cities industrialised. Many people crowded together in large metropolises, meaning that disease could spread like wildfire. In post-COVID Paris, new ideas for a 15-minute city aim to make all public services available within a 15 minute walk. But according to Mumbai resident Dr Vadi Tandel, this won't work - even if the housing and offer is better. He says: 'When you shift them out, you're moving them away from their livelihoods'