About this book series

Megacities of the World aims to be a valuable reference on the development of megacities in the world. Each title in the series provides an overview of the historical urban development, the current situation and a look into the future trends and insights of each megacity. Each title highlights the specific context and uniqueness of each world megacity. The objective is to offer insight into the way a city deals with urbanization issues and, when applicable, how a megacity can set example in developing innovative solutions with regards to climate change, pollution, urban environment, quality of life, transportation and urban governance, as well as complying with the UN New Urban Agenda. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, urban development, urban landscapes, urban structure, spatial patterns, spatial and urban planning, urban dynamics, urban sprawl, urban management, globalization, cultural and historical background, urban economy, climate change/climate change adaptation, pollution, urban environment, sustainability, health, quality of life, urban water use, waste management, renewable energy, green cities, food supply/urban agriculture, transportation planning, urban resilience, urban tourism, smart technologies, political systems and urban governance.
The series aims to capture the diversity of each megacity in the world. It is a unique and prominent series for urban studies, urban geography, urban planning and regional development research. It is aimed at researchers, students, policy makers and practitioners. The series publishes monographs and edited volumes.

The rationale of the series is that since 6 out of 10 people are expected to live in cities in 2030 and urban sprawl has presented a number of challenges (pollution, inequality, diseases, susceptibility to hazards, among others), it becomes necessary to look at cities, megacities specifically, as drivers of change.

Discontinued series: although this series no longer publishes new content, the published titles listed here remain available.
Electronic ISSN
2524-583X
Print ISSN
2524-5821