The Urban Landscape - Analyzing and Shaping Modern Megacities

Pasquale De Marco

Beschreibung

In a rapidly urbanizing world, megacities are emerging as the dominant form of human settlement. These vast and complex urban centers are home to millions of people and are the engines of economic growth and innovation. However, they also face a number of challenges, including poverty, inequality, environmental degradation, and traffic congestion.

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of megacities, examining their history, their current state, and their future prospects. It draws on a variety of disciplines, including urban planning, architecture, sociology, and economics, to provide a holistic view of these complex urban environments.

The book is divided into 10 chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of megacities. Readers will learn about the history of urbanization and the rise of megacities, the social and cultural dynamics of megacities, and the economic drivers of urban growth.

They will also explore urban design and architecture, urban transportation and infrastructure, urban governance and policy, urban culture and identity, urban health and well-being, and the future of megacities. The book also presents case studies of five major megacities: New York City, London, Tokyo, Paris, and Singapore.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding megacities and the challenges and opportunities they present. It is also a valuable resource for policymakers, urban planners, and architects who are working to create more sustainable and livable cities.

**Key Features:**

* Comprehensive analysis of megacities, covering a wide range of topics
* Draws on multiple disciplines to provide a holistic understanding
* Case studies of five major megacities
* Written in an engaging and accessible style

**Target Audience:**

* Students and scholars of urban planning, architecture, sociology, and economics
* Policymakers and urban planners
* Architects and urban designers
* Anyone interested in understanding megacities and the challenges and opportunities they present

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Verfügbar seit: 02.06.2025.

Drucklänge: 166 Seiten.

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