Shanghai 2040: The Making of a Future-Ready Megacity

I. Foundations of a Future Metropolis1. Historical Context:- Treaty Port legacy (1842-1949)- Socialist industrial base (1950s-1980s)- Reform-era boom (1990-2020)2. Current Demographics:- 26.8 million residents (2025 census)- 42% foreign-born profes

Shanghai 2040: The Making of a Future-Ready Megacity

I. The Digital Transformation • City Brain Project: - AI-powered traffic management reducing congestion by 32% - 15,000 IoT sensors monitoring infrastructure - Predictive maintenance for utilities • 6G Connectivity: - Full coverag