from green sources. Unlike many new cities, public transport will be key, with several bus routes and stations of the M3 metro line nearby. I wonder, however, who will be able to afford to live here, and if the flood protection system will be sufficient in preventing floods since it is located
deliveries will be taken underground. There will be a direct, pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly connection between the river and the residents and visitors of this neighbourhood. Marina City will also focus on sustainability and energy efficiency with things such as solar panels and grid electricity
dailynewshungary.com/marina-city-... #newcities Marina City in Budapest sounded very appealing. Residents can live near nature and water, without giving up their proximity to the city centre. I like how the area will become car-free, and the routes of service vehicles such as garbage trucks or food
the project. I also wonder how the large-scale construction might affect the coastal environment and whether the development’s sustainability goals can actually be achieved.
workplaces, leisure, entertainment, and cultural activities, all centered around a sprawling two million-square-meter park. However, with high property prices and investments targeted at wealthy buyers, it seems unlikely that ordinary Greeks will be able to afford living there, excluding them from
www.designboom.com/architecture... #newcities The Ellinikon is transforming Athens’ former airport into a futuristic “15-minute city” featuring parks, luxury housing, smart infrastructure, and green design. The plan sounds very impressive and appealing, a combination of residential spaces, shopping,
billionaires and elites, nothing about affordability or accessibility for ordinary Nigerians. billionaires and elites, nothing about affordability or accessibility for ordinary Nigerians. When the ultra-rich retreat into exclusive enclaves like Isimi Lagos, resources and infrastructure will end up
nairametrics.com/2025/03/11/w... #newcities Isimi Lagos is an ultra-exclusive enclave offering a curated lifestyle that includes private access, polo and equestrian facilities, wellness trails, organic farms, solar-powered transport, and nature-inspired architecture. This city will serve
emissions by 2030, especially given the economic and technical challenges that have already reshaped the project’s original vision. Something I found interesting about Masdar City is the planned Masdar City Net Zero Energy Mosque, which is set to become the world’s first net-zero energy mosque.
www.ribaj.com/buildings/ma... #newcities Masdar City had a vision of a fully carbon-neutral city in 2006, but realized down the line that it was unfeasible to achieve, and shifted to a more practical model of sustainable urbanism. It’s an ambitious goal for Masdar City to achieve net-zero carbon
has prioritized spending on multibillion-dollar vanity projects, despite chronic food shortages and price hikes. The local communities are being left behind and neglected. Turkmenistan will cater to the wealthy and ignore the actual struggles and issues of the everyday citizens,
www.rferl.org/a/turkmenist... #newcities Turkmenistan is one of the world’s most authoritarian and isolated countries and stricken by widespread poverty. Investing money in a new, high-tech city while neglecting existing impoverished areas will deepen the inequality and social division. The state
can meet the city’s demand at a time of heat waves and the increasing energy required to keep buildings cool. Storage and financing could also be challenges for this city. Beyond renewable energy, I’m curious about how the city will provide healthcare, education, and jobs for the residents.
economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/ren... #newcities Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh's planned capital, aims to be the world’s first city powered entirely by renewable energy. They have an ambitious goal to harness 2,700 MW of green energy through solar, wind, and hydro. I wonder if renewables alone
opportunities makes it very appealing. However, there wasn’t any discussion of housing costs or whether lower-income families can afford to live there. The article also notes that the classic three-bedroom, two-bathroom, double-car garage home remains popular with buyers, so I’m curious whether
www.caloundracityrealty.com.au/local-news/a... #newcities Aura, the largest master-planned city on the Sunshine Coast, is set to house around 50,000 people with 20,000 homes, schools, shops, parks, and over 200 km of walking and cycling paths. Its mix of green spaces, community facilities, and job
green spaces and job creation. It could boost housing supply and bring new opportunities to the region. However, I wonder how quickly infrastructure like transportation or healthcare will follow, and how the new precinct will connect with the existing community.
www.localcouncils.sa.gov.au/news/$7.5-bi... #newcities The $7.5 billion Gifford Hill project near Murray Bridge is an ambitious idea. The idea of building South Australia’s “second city,” with 17,000 new homes, and schools, parks, and a lively town centre, sounds promising, especially the focus on
