It looks like an engineer’s dream. But urban planners and economists, concerned instead with what the economy requires, might like a word
John Rapley is an author and academic who divides his time between London, Johannesburg, and Ottawa. He specializes in business and economics, with a focus on energy policy, economic policy, and the global economy, while also covering themes in politics and public policy. His work has been featured in The New York Times, UnHerd, and The Globe and Mail.








