Hybrid Building, Students Work
Urbanism in the 21st century. Given the fact that most of the world's population now lives in cities, the importance and centrality of cities to solving global problems - such as poverty, inequality, global warming and pollution, intercultural schisms, women's and minorities' rights, aging and health - is rising. Cities are increasingly taking part in meeting these challenges through community organizations, interurban networks, and residents who are changing their cities for