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In May, for the first time in human history, the world's population was more urban than rural. But how can we deliver quality of life to our urban environments? Here, five leading thinkers give their answers. First, the novelist Jonathan Raban looks at why security risks threaten the city's traditional great promise: the chance of anonymity. See below for the others taking part in the debate.
Writer: Jonathan Raban Illustrator: Martin Mörck
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