Tipping Points
Humanity Becomes Majority Urban
2007GlobalUnited Nations demographers
The Experience
For the first time, more people lived in cities than rural areas.
Impact
The human habitat became predominantly urban.
Strategy & Logistics
Built on prior experiments, accumulated knowledge, and sustained preparation.
Cost & Sacrifice
Measured in time, resources, risk, and the consequences carried by those involved.
Milestone
2007
Place
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