Urbanization does much good and should not be opposed, but better policies are needed to encourage job creation, inclusiveness, and sustainable and livable cities. Featuring contributions by leading urban thinkers from a wide range of disciplines, the Rethinking Cities collection of essays translates cutting-edge research into practical policy guidance that city leaders can use today to harness urbanization for green and inclusive growth. To ensure relevance to practice, the collection is shaped around the top needs and priorities identified by the hundreds of city leaders consulted as part of the World Bank's Urbanization Knowledge Platform