In a 12-minute podcast, Francesca Birks takes an in-depth look at the topic of demographics. After first addressing the meaning of the term, Francesca explains why demographics is an important issue for Arup, and delves into three prime aspects of demographic change: population growth, the ageing population and urban migration. As the world’s population continues to grow – larger, older and increasingly urban – Francesca argues that there has never been a more important time to address demographic change and the many challenges and opportunities it presents for the industry.