Sustainable cities: Why we need an infrastructure overhaul

Urbanisation in less economically developed economies is also unfolding at an exponential pace

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Led by the industrial revolutions of the 19th and 20th century, urbanisation was traditionally associated with more economically developed countries. Work-hungry individuals sought the income and services such as healthcare and schooling that many cities had to offer.

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