Megalopolis

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Megalopolis explores the rapid growth of cities and their crucial role in shaping our future. With two-thirds of the global population now living in urban areas, this book dives into the challenges and possibilities that come with massive urbanisation.

Understanding how expanding cities can either improve or endanger our world.

At the start of the 20th century, only about 10% of people lived in cities, but today that number has soared to nearly two-thirds of the world's population. This dramatic shift has transformed how humanity lives, making urban life the norm for most of us.

This book focuses on the future of cities and the impact their growth will have on society. It highlights the potential for cities to become forces for good if their development is carefully planned. On the flip side, unchecked urban expansion could lead to serious problems-a "road to hell," as the book warns.

Whatever future scenarios we imagine, one thing is certain: the key to solving tomorrow’s global challenges lies in addressing the issues within our major urban centres.

Originally written in Norwegian, Megalopolis has now been translated into English, bringing Peter Butenschøn’s insights on urban development to a wider audience worldwide. Butenschøn, a Norwegian architect and landscape architect, is also a respected writer and critic in architecture, having contributed to numerous publications and advised Norway’s Ministry of Culture.

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