By exploring a diverse range of urban design projects around the world, Urbanized frames a global discussion on the future of cities. There are many contributors to urban change, including ordinary citizens who can have a great impact improving the cities in which they live. Who is allowed to shape our cities, and how do they do it? Unlike many other fields of design, cities aren’t created by any one specialist or expert. Yet much of the dialogue on these issues is disconnected from the public domain. The challenges of balancing housing, mobility, public space, civic engagement, economic development, and environmental policy are fast becoming universal concerns. But while some cities are experiencing explosive growth, others are shrinking. Over half the world’s population now lives in an urban area, and 75% will call a city home by 2050.
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