New Cities Map

Introducing the New Cities Map

This research paper introduces the New Cities Map (NCM), an open-source database cataloging over 350 master-planned cities built worldwide since 1945. It provides insights into the rapid growth of new cities, particularly in the Global South, and offers valuable data on city governance, finances, and

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The Hidden New Cities Wave Shaping Our Urban Future

The global urban landscape is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. In almost every country on Earth, comprehensive master-planned cities are being built “from scratch.” These “new cities” are developed for hundreds of thousands to millions of residents, and they reflect a tremendous scale of ambition, coordination,

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