Module 1 — Introduction to Urbanization: Growth of World Cities
Lesson 4 of 11Population Projections

Putting some numbers to urbanization trends, the following video shows the magnitude of urbanization around the world and the methodology for the population predictions that are presented up to the year 2100, and highlights the special case for African cities.

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Nadine Ibrahim. (2019, June 6). Population Projections. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmJxFrQVviM

The size and shape of the 21st century cities will determine much of the overall attainment of sustainable development. Rapid urbanization resulting in population growth will have great implications on infrastructure demands and resource consumption to meet the needs of these growing populations.