China’s dramatic economic growth is intensifying the challenges of urban policy. Mass migration to the cities is leading to urban sprawl, the loss of arable land, and spiraling demand for energy and natural resources, as well as contributing to the challenge of providing social services. It’s time for policy makers to rethink their approach to these problems and to the direction that urbanization has taken so far.

Authors: Janamitra Devan, Stefano Negri, and Jonathan R. Woetzel

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