Frequent rains keep the surroundings cleaner and greener than most cities its size. (newhomesdirectory.com)
But providing incentives for people to remain close to the metropolitan core, such as better public transportation, can help minimize the impact of city size on surrounding rural land. (scientificamerican.com)
The future effect of automation on jobs is yet to be fully determined, but it looks as if city size will play a part. (newscientist.com)