urbanization

The creation of new cities primarily in the developing world undoubtedly puts a strain on government resources and has wide-ranging implications on how governments manage urbanization and how the mass of city dwellers will get to live in the new urban spaces. Dr. Steve Hodgkinson, research director, Ovum Australia and New Zealand, says that technology can, and should make a difference in cities in the same way it makes a difference to organizations.

More and more city dwellers worldwide reside in megacities—densely populated urban zones that drive the standard of living way up high—and their needs are becoming increasingly demanding. How can urban planners keep up with the pace?