How the coronavirus crisis disrupted the global urban order
DUBAI: History is full of examples of mighty cities brought to their knees by deadly disease outbreaks. While COVID-19’s global toll is miniscule compared with the ravages of, say, the Black Death during the Middle Ages, the sheer scale of urbanization and the interconnectedness of today’s modern economy amplified the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. How different cities adapted to the latest contagion may very well determine their resilience and longevity. Without a doubt, the COVID-19 crisis has shaken up the existing global urban order and thrown the reputation of several Western ci...
Source: arabnews.com
