Sun, L., Chen, J., Li, Q. et al. Dramatic uneven urbanization of large cities throughout the world in recent decades. Nat Commun

Objective:

• How have global large cities developed in recent decades in terms of urban expansion, population growth and urban greenness change
• What are the relationships between the urbanization and economic outcomes

Case:

• Global cities

Methodology:

• Index

Data Source

• Grid population, built-up area

Findings:

• The global built-up area increased

• 80% of the large cities experienced population growth

• Without considering vertical growth, urban expansion has lagged behind the population growth

Coding Reference:

• Upon request