This document discusses changes in cities from 1950 to 2050, including rapid urbanization and population growth. It notes that the urban population in France increased from 24 million to 48 million between 1950 and 2012, with urban areas growing from 40,000 km2 to 120,000 km2. Contemporary challenges for livable cities include issues related to ecology, society, culture, economy, and resilience to risks. The document advocates for placing citizens at the center and harnessing new technologies to improve quality of life in cities.
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EVOLUTION DE LA POPULATION URBAINE EN FRANCE
YEARS / CRITERIA 1950 2012
URBAN POPULATION (MILLIONS) 24 M 48 M
URBAN POPULATION (%) 55% 78%
URBAN TERRITORY AREA (KM2
) 40 000 120 000
OIL CONSUMPTION
(PRIMARY ENERGY (MTOE))
13 MTOE 88 MTOE
CO2 EMISSIONS
(WITH BIOMASS LULUCF) (MILLIONS OF TONNES)
150-200 MtCO2 434 MtCO2
DISTANCE TRAVELLED A DAY
(LOCAL MOBILITY)
less than
6 km
25,5 km
TRAVELLERS MOBILITY
(BILLIONS OF PASSENGER/KILOMETRES) (PKM)
~ 110 980
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Couronnes
Banlieues
Villes