By 2050, the UN estimates that there will be 5.3 billion people living in the world’s cities, a full 70 percent of the human population. This unprecedented rate of urbanization and its inherent boost in resource consumption has created a need for a new type of city that can be smarter, more ecological, and, ultimately, sustainable long into the future.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is paving the way for a new iteration of cities throughout Asia.