Scenarios about 'Asian urbanization'

The rapid growth and development of cities across Asia, characterized by massive population shifts from rural to urban areas and dramatic transformation of metropolitan landscapes. Asian urbanization has been particularly pronounced since the mid-20th century, creating megacities like Tokyo, Shanghai, and Mumbai while presenting unique challenges in infrastructure, housing, and environmental sustainability. This phenomenon has fundamentally reshaped economies, social structures, and cultural patterns across the continent, serving as a critical factor in alternate history scenarios exploring different development paths for Asian societies.