Sustainable cities : the path ahead

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The rapidly evolving megatrend of accelerated urbanization, where the population look for opportunity to create a better life so has the importance increased for these cities to become sustainable and self-sufficient as they continue to exert pressure on primary or basic resources such as energy and water.

These cities also have to focus on waste disposal systems, emissions, Industries located nearby, level pollution, the quantity of waste, and GHG emissions.

This paper looks into the various aspects to be considered for urban growth, which has been and will happening in developing nations.

The actions they have to take to combat the adverse effects of urbanization and industrialization backed by practical solutions.

These cities are to be governed and developed with adequate action towards reducing environmental footprint, while addressing increased vulnerability from the effects of a changing the climate, and additionally providing higher quality public services.