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London Is the World’s Best City. 38% of Its Children Live in Poverty.
High-density residential blocks in East London where child poverty rates are among the highest in the United Kingdom.
LONDON · April 29, 2026 : London...
South Korea Spent $200 Billion Trying to Raise Its Birth Rate. It Is Still Falling.
A high-density residential area in Seoul where rising housing costs and competitive education environments influence demographic trends.
SEOUL · April 29, 2026 : South Korea’s...
City Reads: San Francisco Reads Beijing: More Dogs Than Children. China Is Betting Its Government Can Coordinate What San Francisco’s Cannot.
Residential streets in San Francisco where high-density housing and local amenities often cater to pet owners over families.
SAN FRANCISCO · April 29, 2026 :...
City Reads: São Paulo Reads Beijing: Not Too Few Children. Two Completely Different Cities for Children, Depending on Postcode.
Children play in a revitalized urban park, highlighting the contrast in public space accessibility between different city sectors.
SÃO PAULO · April 29, 2026 :...
City Reads: Tokyo Reads Beijing: Lowest Fertility of Japan’s 47 Prefectures. Small Apartments. Long Commutes. Childcare Waitlists Years Long.
A dense residential neighborhood in Tokyo featuring high-density apartment blocks and narrow streets.
TOKYO · April 29, 2026 : Tokyo’s total fertility rate (TFR) has...
