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	* [https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2014/02/17/geography-in-the-news-the-growth-of-megacities/ Tokyo became a megacity by reinventing itself]. National Geographic, 17 February 2014.		* [https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2014/02/17/geography-in-the-news-the-growth-of-megacities/ Tokyo became a megacity by reinventing itself]. National Geographic, 17 February 2014.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	~~The term ‘megacity’ refers to~~ metropolitan areas with a total population of more than 10 million people. The definition of what constitutes a megacity generally refers to ~~the population of~~ an urban agglomeration, that is, it includes people living in the immediate suburbs outside of the established border of the city.	+	Megacities are metropolitan areas with a total population of more than 10 million people. The definition of what constitutes a megacity generally refers to an urban agglomeration, that is, it includes people living in the immediate suburbs outside of the established border of the city.

−	Megacities are a distinctly modern phenomenon, the proliferation of which has spread with ~~the~~ large-scale urbanisation ~~that has occurred in many countries~~ around the world. Whereas only 3% of the global population lived in cities in 1800, by the end of the 20th century that figure had risen to 47%. It is expected to reach more than 70% by the second half of the 21st century, a number made even more startling by the fact that the global population is projected to increase by two billion by that point.	+	Megacities are a distinctly modern phenomenon, the proliferation of which has spread with large-scale urbanisation around the world. Whereas only 3% of the global population lived in cities in 1800, by the end of the 20th century that figure had risen to 47%. It is expected to reach more than 70% by the second half of the 21st century, a number made even more startling by the fact that the global population is projected to increase by two billion by that point.

−	Historically, the growth of big cities first occurred during the industrial revolution when large numbers of people moved to ~~cities in order~~ to find work - a trend broadly associated with developed nations. In contrast, contemporary ~~megacity development is predominantly~~ focused in Asia.	+	Historically, the growth of big cities first occurred during the industrial revolution when large numbers of people moved to urban areas to find work - a trend broadly associated with developed nations. In contrast, contemporary megacities are focused in Asia.

	= Greater Tokyo Area =		= Greater Tokyo Area =

−	Tokyo was recognised along with New York as one of the first megacities when the term came into common ~~usage~~ in the 1950s. While New York has dropped in its ranking, the Greater Tokyo Area is now the largest megacity in the world with a population ~~estimated to be~~ 37.4 million in 2020. For more information see: Megacities.	+	Tokyo was recognised along with New York as one of the first megacities when the term came into common use in the 1950s. While New York has dropped in its ranking, the Greater Tokyo Area is now the largest megacity in the world with a population of 37.4 million in 2020. For more information see: Megacities.

−	[[File:~~Greater Tokyo Area Population Growth~~.png]]	+	[[File:Greater_Tokyo_Area_Population_Growth.png\|link=File:Greater_Tokyo_Area_Population_Growth.png]]

	Ref Time Series of the Population of the 30 Largest Urban Agglomerations in 2018 Ranked by Population Size, 1950-2035. [https://population.un.org/wup/Download/ https://population.un.org/wup/Download/]		Ref Time Series of the Population of the 30 Largest Urban Agglomerations in 2018 Ranked by Population Size, 1950-2035. [https://population.un.org/wup/Download/ https://population.un.org/wup/Download/]

−	Tokyo's growth has occurred despite numerous natural and ~~manmade~~ disasters. In 1923 the city was rocked by the Great Kanto Earthquake, and on 11 March 2011, a major earthquake hit Japan ~~again~~, although Tokyo was largely spared. Much of the modern the city emerged from destruction after ~~the~~ heavy bombing ~~it received~~ during World War II.	+	Tokyo's growth has occurred despite numerous natural and human-made disasters. In 1923 the city was rocked by the Great Kanto Earthquake, and on 11 March 2011, a another major earthquake hit Japan, although Tokyo was largely spared. Much of the modern the city emerged from destruction after heavy bombing during World War II.

	= The megacity designation =		= The megacity designation =
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	An extensive public transit system and cycle network have helped to reduce automobile traffic and support movement throughout the region, although cycle lanes are often disregarded by delivery vehicles. The government has been investigating additional ways of reducing air pollution, traffic congestion and noise while managing crime and litter. Green initiatives (such as solar energy and tree planting) are also being introduced.		An extensive public transit system and cycle network have helped to reduce automobile traffic and support movement throughout the region, although cycle lanes are often disregarded by delivery vehicles. The government has been investigating additional ways of reducing air pollution, traffic congestion and noise while managing crime and litter. Green initiatives (such as solar energy and tree planting) are also being introduced.

−	Creating a balanced urban environment has resulted in stability in the Greater Tokyo Area, although continued growth ~~of the megacity~~ is uncertain because of the country’s ageing population and the lack of undeveloped land in the surrounding area. People from other parts of Japan are still moving to ~~the~~ Tokyo ~~region (~~in part, due to the affordability of high-rise housing built in the decades after the global economic downturn of 1991~~), particularly in preparation for the 2020 Summer Olympics~~.	+	Creating a balanced urban environment has resulted in some stability in the Greater Tokyo Area, although continued growth is uncertain because of the country’s ageing population and the lack of undeveloped land in the surrounding area. People from other parts of Japan are still moving to Tokyo, in part, due to the affordability of high-rise housing built in the decades after the global economic downturn of 1991.

	= Tokyo and the Olympics =		= Tokyo and the Olympics =
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	Construction and infrastructure work increased in the Greater Tokyo Area in the lead up to the 2020 Olympics (which has been postponed due to the 2020 Covid 19 pandemic).		Construction and infrastructure work increased in the Greater Tokyo Area in the lead up to the 2020 Olympics (which has been postponed due to the 2020 Covid 19 pandemic).

−	The majority of the sporting venues for the Games are located in or around the Greater Tokyo Area, with several facilities ~~being~~ repurposed from the ~~Summer~~ Olympics held in Tokyo in 1964. Railway lines around the city’s airports and automated transit lines have also been developed, along with highway refurbishment to support traffic in and around the city.	+	The majority of the sporting venues for the Games are located in or around the Greater Tokyo Area, with several facilities repurposed from the Olympics held in Tokyo in 1964. Railway lines around the city’s airports and automated transit lines have also been developed, along with highway refurbishment to support traffic in and around the city.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= Greater Tokyo Area =		= Greater Tokyo Area =

−	Tokyo was recognised along with New York as one of the first megacities when the term came into common usage in the 1950s. While New York has dropped in its ranking, the Greater Tokyo Area is now the largest megacity in the world. For more information see: Megacities.	+	Tokyo was recognised along with New York as one of the first megacities when the term came into common usage in the 1950s. While New York has dropped in its ranking, the Greater Tokyo Area is now the largest megacity in the world with a population estimated to be 37.4 million in 2020. For more information see: Megacities.
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		+	[[File:Greater Tokyo Area Population Growth.png]]
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		+	Ref Time Series of the Population of the 30 Largest Urban Agglomerations in 2018 Ranked by Population Size, 1950-2035. [https://population.un.org/wup/Download/ https://population.un.org/wup/Download/]

	Tokyo's growth has occurred despite numerous natural and manmade disasters. In 1923 the city was rocked by the Great Kanto Earthquake, and on 11 March 2011, a major earthquake hit Japan again, although Tokyo was largely spared. Much of the modern the city emerged from destruction after the heavy bombing it received during World War II.		Tokyo's growth has occurred despite numerous natural and manmade disasters. In 1923 the city was rocked by the Great Kanto Earthquake, and on 11 March 2011, a major earthquake hit Japan again, although Tokyo was largely spared. Much of the modern the city emerged from destruction after the heavy bombing it received during World War II.

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	[[File:Tokyo.jpg\|link=File:Tokyo.jpg]]		[[File:Tokyo.jpg\|link=File:Tokyo.jpg]]

−	An extensive public transit system and ~~cycling~~ network ~~help~~ to reduce automobile traffic and support movement throughout the region, although cycle lanes are often disregarded by delivery vehicles. The government has been investigating additional ways ~~to reduce~~ air pollution, traffic congestion and noise while managing crime and litter. Green initiatives (such as solar energy and tree planting) are also being introduced.	+	An extensive public transit system and cycle network have helped to reduce automobile traffic and support movement throughout the region, although cycle lanes are often disregarded by delivery vehicles. The government has been investigating additional ways of reducing air pollution, traffic congestion and noise while managing crime and litter. Green initiatives (such as solar energy and tree planting) are also being introduced.

	Creating a balanced urban environment has resulted in stability in the Greater Tokyo Area, although continued growth of the megacity is uncertain because of the country’s ageing population and the lack of undeveloped land in the surrounding area. People from other parts of Japan are still moving to the Tokyo region (in part, due to the affordability of high-rise housing built in the decades after the global economic downturn of 1991), particularly in preparation for the 2020 Summer Olympics.		Creating a balanced urban environment has resulted in stability in the Greater Tokyo Area, although continued growth of the megacity is uncertain because of the country’s ageing population and the lack of undeveloped land in the surrounding area. People from other parts of Japan are still moving to the Tokyo region (in part, due to the affordability of high-rise housing built in the decades after the global economic downturn of 1991), particularly in preparation for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
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	= Tokyo and the Olympics =		= Tokyo and the Olympics =

−	Construction and infrastructure work increased in the Greater Tokyo Area in the lead up to the Olympics (which has been postponed ~~- and may be cancelled -~~ due to the 2020 Covid 19 pandemic).	+	Construction and infrastructure work increased in the Greater Tokyo Area in the lead up to the 2020 Olympics (which has been postponed due to the 2020 Covid 19 pandemic).

−	A majority of the sporting venues for the Games are located in or around the Greater Tokyo Area, with several facilities being repurposed from the Summer Olympics held in Tokyo in 1964. Railway lines around the city’s airports and automated transit lines have also been ~~planned~~, along with highway refurbishment to support traffic in and around the city.	+	The majority of the sporting venues for the Games are located in or around the Greater Tokyo Area, with several facilities being repurposed from the Summer Olympics held in Tokyo in 1964. Railway lines around the city’s airports and automated transit lines have also been developed, along with highway refurbishment to support traffic in and around the city.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	The term ‘megacity’ refers to metropolitan areas with a total population of more than 10 million people. The definition of what constitutes a megacity generally refers to the population of an urban agglomeration, that is, it includes people living in the immediate suburbs outside of the established border of the city.		The term ‘megacity’ refers to metropolitan areas with a total population of more than 10 million people. The definition of what constitutes a megacity generally refers to the population of an urban agglomeration, that is, it includes people living in the immediate suburbs outside of the established border of the city.

−	Megacities are a distinctly modern phenomenon, the proliferation of which has spread with the large-scale urbanisation that has occurred in many countries around the world. Whereas only 3% of the global population lived in cities in 1800, by the end of the 20th century that figure had risen to 47%. ~~This figure~~ is ~~predicted to rise~~ to more than 70% by the second half of the 21st century, a number made even more startling by the fact that the ~~human~~ population is ~~expected~~ to ~~have increased~~ by two billion by that point.	+	Megacities are a distinctly modern phenomenon, the proliferation of which has spread with the large-scale urbanisation that has occurred in many countries around the world. Whereas only 3% of the global population lived in cities in 1800, by the end of the 20th century that figure had risen to 47%. It is expected to reach more than 70% by the second half of the 21st century, a number made even more startling by the fact that the global population is projected to increase by two billion by that point.

	Historically, the growth of big cities first occurred during the industrial revolution when large numbers of people moved to cities in order to find work - a trend broadly associated with developed nations. In contrast, contemporary megacity development is predominantly focused in Asia.		Historically, the growth of big cities first occurred during the industrial revolution when large numbers of people moved to cities in order to find work - a trend broadly associated with developed nations. In contrast, contemporary megacity development is predominantly focused in Asia.
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	= Greater Tokyo Area =		= Greater Tokyo Area =

−	Tokyo was recognised along with New York as one of the first megacities when the term came into common usage in the 1950s. While New York has dropped in its ranking, the Greater Tokyo Area is now ~~referred to as~~ the largest megacity in the world. ~~This statistic is based on the [https~~://population.un.org/wup/Download/ UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Dynamics, World Urbanization Prospects 2018, Population of Urban Agglomerations with 300,000 Inhabitants or More in 2018, by country, 1950-2035 (thousands)].	+	Tokyo was recognised along with New York as one of the first megacities when the term came into common usage in the 1950s. While New York has dropped in its ranking, the Greater Tokyo Area is now the largest megacity in the world. For more information see: Megacities.

−	~~Read more about the [[Megacity\|Megacity here]].~~	+	Tokyo's growth has occurred despite numerous natural and manmade disasters. In 1923 the city was rocked by the Great Kanto Earthquake, and on 11 March 2011, a major earthquake hit Japan again, although Tokyo was largely spared. Much of the modern the city emerged from destruction after the heavy bombing it received during World War II.
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−	~~The history of~~ Tokyo's growth has occurred despite numerous natural and manmade disasters. In 1923 the city was rocked by the Great Kanto Earthquake, and on 11 March 2011, a major earthquake hit Japan ~~once~~ again, although Tokyo was largely spared.	+
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−	Much of the modern ~~structure and atmosphere of~~ the city emerged from destruction after the heavy ~~firebombing~~ it received during World War II.	+

	= The megacity designation =		= The megacity designation =

−	The Greater Tokyo Area (also referred to in Japan as the Capital Region) incorporates the Kanto region (which includes the Tokyo metropolitan area along with Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma) and the Yamanashi prefecture (which is part of the adjacent Chubu region). It is a major financial centre, and according to 2017 statistics, it has the largest metropolitan economy in the world;	+	The Greater Tokyo Area (also referred to in Japan as the Capital Region) incorporates the Kanto region (which includes the Tokyo metropolitan area along with Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma) and the Yamanashi prefecture (which is part of the adjacent Chubu region). It is a major financial centre, and according to 2017 statistics, it has the largest metropolitan economy in the world.

	[[File:Tokyo.jpg\|link=File:Tokyo.jpg]]		[[File:Tokyo.jpg\|link=File:Tokyo.jpg]]

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	Read more about the [[Megacity\|Megacity here]].		Read more about the [[Megacity\|Megacity here]].

−	Tokyo's growth has ~~been marked with destruction~~. In 1923 the city was rocked by the Great Kanto Earthquake, and on 11 March 2011, a major earthquake hit Japan once again, although Tokyo was largely spared. ~~But much~~ of the modern structure and atmosphere of the city emerged after the heavy firebombing it received during World War II.	+	The history of Tokyo's growth has occurred despite numerous natural and manmade disasters. In 1923 the city was rocked by the Great Kanto Earthquake, and on 11 March 2011, a major earthquake hit Japan once again, although Tokyo was largely spared.
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		+	Much of the modern structure and atmosphere of the city emerged from destruction after the heavy firebombing it received during World War II.

	= The megacity designation =		= The megacity designation =

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	* Must cities grow to compete?		* Must cities grow to compete?
	* Smart cities.		* Smart cities.
−	* The compact sustainable city.
	* Urban design.		* Urban design.