COVID-19 will hit the developing world's cities hardest. Here's why
High densities, overcrowded homes and a lack of basic services are among the factors that make the world's poorest cities the most vulnerable to COVID-19.
Richard Florida is University Professor and Director of Cities at the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and Distinguished Visiting Fellow at NYU’s Shack Institute of Real Estate.
High densities, overcrowded homes and a lack of basic services are among the factors that make the world's poorest cities the most vulnerable to COVID-19.
Countries are struggling to keep up with the pace and scale of change. With their flexible, cooperative outlook, cities are perfectly poised to take over.