Cities Are Good for You: The Genius of the Metropolis

The 21st century will be the age of the city. Already over 50% of the global population lives in urban centres and, over the coming decades, this percentage will increase - with consequences for us all.

But this does not mean that things will only get worse. In fact our urban future might just be something to look forward to. Blending anecdote, fact and first-hand encounters, Leo Hollis reveals that we have misunderstood how cities work for too long.