Consider this: There are currently 291 rapidly expanding emerging cities with populations of 1–10 million. By 2050, urban population worldwide is expected to rise by another 2.5 billion. Then have a look at this juxtaposition. A report on how important the development in emerging cities is for our future.

From Weekly Filet #177, in September 2014.

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