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Using Beijing as a case study, the problem arises when the city is viewed as a single, sprawling entity—one human body carrying the weight of multiple populations. This analogy underscores how unsustainable such a model is: a single city supporting six or seven times its capacity strains infrastructure, resources, and quality of life.

Solution: Fragmentation into Multiple Cities

The proposed solution echoes the Singapore model: divide large urban areas into six or seven smaller cities, each with populations of three to five million. These smaller cities would be subdivided into regions and neighborhoods, with facilities and amenities distributed thoughtfully. This approach allows each “city” to operate independently yet contribute to the mega-region’s overall vitality.