Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Why we need to consider city shapes to save energy, water, and the climate

The world's future is in cities. It is estimated that by 2050, 7 out of 10 people will live in urban areas (although a recent CSH study suggests that the growth of large cities may be less dramatic than current projections indicate, it still points to continued and substantial urban growth).

Why we need to consider city shapes to save energy, water, and the climate
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The world's future is in cities. It is estimated that by 2050, 7 out of 10 people will live in urban areas (although a recent CSH study suggests that the growth of large cities may be less dramatic than current projections indicate, it still points to continued and substantial urban growth).

Originally published at Phys.org

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