Why the cities of the future are 'cellular'

Nov 8, 2019

Future cities will focus on local self-sufficiency, adaptability and resilience. Image: REUTERS/Loriene Perera

Robert Muggah

Co-founder, SecDev Group and Co-founder, Igarapé Institute

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