According to the UN, at some point in 2008 the proportion of the world's population living in urban areas will hit 50% for the first time ever in history.
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Adam Ryzner
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http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/02/26/news/UN-GEN-UN-Growing-Cities.php
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