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When cities breathe out—how will they change in the post-pandemic world?

Our monthly, future-gazing podcast series examines speculative scenarios and provocative prophecies

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COVID-19 HAS dented the prosperity, populations and popularity of big cities around the world. But adapting to shocks is what great cities do. How will urban centres change in the post-pandemic world and what are the political implications of a shift towards more remote working from suburban areas? Tom Standage hosts. Runtime: 20min

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