Yes, the population could be accommodated in a metro area by condensing people into these new urban centres. But does anyone actually want to move there in the numbers they're suggesting?All these things indicate the anticipated population increase can be accommodated in a similar metro area footprint
There will be teething issues. But the things you say absolutely have to go better than 90% optimal
Considering how Docklands is going, I'm not sure.
People have been talking about reducing urban sprawl since the 60's. The Freeway plans of the 70's were also predicated on creating a multi-centric city, and it didn't happen. What makes anyone think this $30bn investment will make it happen?