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Challenges Faced by Megacities in the Future

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  • Ali Assadian

    (University of California, San Diego, USA)

  • Mostafa Nejati

    (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)

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The advancement of science, industry, and digital technologies has shaped the lives of many people and has encouraged more people to live in cities. Since 2007, the urban population has exceeded the rural, and this amount is estimated to increase up to 60% of world habitants by 2030, according to the United Nations. Considering that these changes in people’s lifestyle can create various challenges to society, identifying and managing the potential future challenges is a vital step to ensure a dignified living without conflicts. This paper studies the challenges that cities and megacities may face in the future and provides solutions to manage and handle them. Reports and statistics from international organizations and the authors’ critical analysis have been applied to collect the necessary data. The research findings emphasize the importance of enhanced competitiveness and the quality of life and environment on the development of the city. Moreover, the major infrastructural problems facing cities in the digital world are discussed and the importance of strategic planning and sustainable approach toward resolving urban issues are emphasized.

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  • Ali Assadian & Mostafa Nejati, 2011. "Challenges Faced by Megacities in the Future," Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), IGI Global, vol. 24(2), pages 76-88, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:rmj000:v:24:y:2011:i:2:p:76-88
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    1. Grimaldi, Didier & Fernandez, Vicenc, 2017. "The alignment of University curricula with the building of a Smart City: A case study from Barcelona," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 123(C), pages 298-306.
    2. D Grimaldi, 2020. "Exploring Challenges and Solutions to Improve Urban Resilience," International Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 26(2), pages 53-54, October.

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