## Metadata - Author: [[Geoffrey West]] - Full Title: Scale - Category: #books ## Highlights - As we move into the twenty-first century, cities and global urbanization have emerged as the source of the greatest challenges the planet has faced since humans became social. The future of humanity and the long-term sustainability of the planet are inextricably linked to the fate of our cities. Cities are the crucible of civilization, the hubs of innovation, the engines of wealth creation and centers of power, the magnets that attract creative individuals, and the stimulant for ideas, growth, and innovation. But they also have a dark side: they are the prime loci of crime, pollution, poverty, disease, and the consumption of energy and resources.