The chapter delves into the expected population growth in cities like Lagos, Nigeria, reaching 80 million people by the end of the century and the necessity for improved infrastructure. It also explores the challenges cities will face in sustainability, climate change, and carbon emissions, emphasizing the importance of sustainable technologies and biodiversity preservation.
What will the city of the future be like?
To explore the future of our cities, we’re joined once more by Luis Bettencourt, Professor at the University of Chicago and External Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute, as he explains how urban areas will need to evolve in terms of infrastructure and sustainability to match pace with growing populations around the world.
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