| The Context |
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| • | Urban
areas are experiencing rapid and unplanned |
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| growth. Proper growth can be channeled to
increase |
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| prosperity
and sustainability. |
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| • | Cities
are centers of education and culture, fueling |
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| innovation
and creativity. But they are exposed
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| natural
hazards. |
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