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Charter cities—new cities with new rules—are one of the best tools to ensure urbanization brings about rapid and sustained economic development. Governance is a key determinant of economic performance. By improving governance through deep regulatory and administrative reforms, charter cities can create a competitive business environment that enable... See more

We are living through the final period of urbanization in human history, with approximately 78 million new residents being added to cities annually. These new urban residents are concentrated in countries in the Global South, which often lack the critical infrastructure and effective governance needed to accommodate rapid urban expansion. The choic... See more

Neo-cities : When do people start new cities vs. reforming existing ones? Is Singapore an urbanist paradise or technofascist dystopia? What can the US learn from Special Economic Zones? Can you do urban renewal right? What’s the difference between Esmeralda and California Forever? Why do most charter cities fail? How might they succeed?