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What will be the pros and cons of city life in the future?

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Big Questions For The Future
As populations increasingly migrate to city centres there are many factors that improve lifestyle - less pollution, fewer road accidents, easier access to medical care. But city infrastructure could do with a rethink says Professor Steve Rayner.

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Big Questions For The Future
People
Steve Rayner
Keywords
world population
oxford martin school
21st century
challenges
climate change
cities
future of cities
pollution
Department: Oxford Martin School
Date Added: 20/08/2012
Duration: 00:02:27

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