How to protect fast-growing cities from failing

JANUARY 15, 2015

TODAY’S TED TALK Robert Muggah: How to protect fast-growing cities from failing 14:48 minutes · TEDGlobal 2014 Worldwide, violence is on the decline, but in the crowded cities of the global south — cities like Aleppo, Bamako and Caracas — violence is actually accelerating, fueled by the drug trade, mass unemployment and civil unrest. Security researcher Robert Muggah turns our attention toward these “fragile cities,” super-fast-growing places where infrastructure is weak and government often ineffective. He shows us the four big risks we face, and offers a way to change course. Watch now » PLAYLIST OF THE DAY Our future in cities Humanity's future is the future of cities. Explore the crowded favelas, greened-up blocks and futuristic districts that could shape the future of cities -- and take a profane, hilarious side trip to the suburbs.Watch » 15 talks · Total run time 3:44:39