By 2050, a staggering 70% of the world's population will live in urban areas, a dramatic increase from just 30% in 1950. This massive shift is driven by the allure of better jobs and education in cities, alongside the push from rural areas due to automation and climate change. Countries like China will see urban populations soar from 11.8% in 1950 to 80% by 2050, while places like the UK, Japan, and Brazil will have over 90% of their people in cities. This urban boom, highlighted in a striking ...