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What will it cost to build the cities of the future?

Cities are engines of economic growth and job creation, and their future pathways will shape global development outcomes for decades to come.  But the success of this transformation depends on making the right investments now—investments that strengthen essential infrastructure, unlock new jobs, and build cities that are more sustainable and resilient.  The charts below visualize […]

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Public transit access and income segregation

Low-income households in US cities tend to be segregated in low-opportunity neighbourhoods with worse access to good schools and desirable urban amenities. Public transportation is often expected to bridge inequalities, but sparsely distributed public transit networks may end up concentrating poverty further if high- and low-income households sort differently between driving-accessible and transit-accessible residential neighbourhoods. […]