The world population continues to rapidly urbanise, and cities are increasingly relied upon to provide residents and visitors with opportunities for human growth and development. Even when societies confront challenges at national, multi-national or global scales, cities provide economies of scale and convenience that can help to deliver needed services efficiently and to provide a sense of connectedness for residents and visitors. For migrants, cities provide not only the possibility of a new beginning but also the promise of new opportunities and a fresh start in a new place.
