Megametropolis

Megametropolis is a hypothetical urban concept representing a city of immense scale, far exceeding that of contemporary metropolises. The term is often used in speculative fiction and urban planning discourse to envision future urban environments that could house tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of inhabitants. Such a city would likely be characterized by extreme population density, vast interconnected infrastructure, and potentially novel forms of governance and social organization. The environmental impact and resource management challenges of a megametropolis would be monumental, requiring innovative solutions for energy, food, water, and waste. While the practical feasibility and desirability of such a concentrated human settlement remain subjects of debate, the concept of megametropolis serves as a thought experiment for exploring the extreme possibilities of urbanization and its implications for humanity. Discussions surrounding megametropolises often touch upon themes of verticality, hyperloops, automated transportation systems, and integrated ecological designs to sustain such a large population. It is important to distinguish the theoretical megametropolis from existing, albeit very large, cities.