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GEOG 325 F2025
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
#newcities

Not exactly a big scale new city project, but I would like to raise awareness to a high-end residential project in the Philippines, Monterrazas. The project is currently under scrutiny for being one of the main factors of the current Typhoon Tino in Cebu- tribune.net.ph/2025/11/06/c...
tribune.net.ph
November 7, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Prof Moser! Do you want us to correct the mistakes for the chatpgt assignment? Or do you just want a list of the errors we found? @sarahkmoser.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
#newcities (23: Sierra Leone)

Sherbro Island's eco-city project is on! Sierra Leone parliament officially ratified actor Idris Elba's vision of establishing a SEZ in the Sherbro Island. He co-founded Sherbro Alliance Partners (SAP) to kickstart the project-
www.switsalone.com/51983_idris-...
Idris Elba’s Vision Moves Forward: Parliament Ratifies Sherbro Island Eco-City Project
Sierra Leone Parliament has officially ratified a transformative public-private partnership with Sherbro Alliance Partners (SAP), co-founded by globally renowne
www.switsalone.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
#newcities (22: Kenya)

A startup city on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital city Nairobi, Tatu City aims to urbanize sub-Saharan Africa that should’ve been prospering. Tatu City welcomed 5000 residents four years ago, and they‘ve how Tatu’s strict upholding of the rules-
apnews.com/article/keny...
A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor
Tatu City outside Kenya's capital is a startup city, privately owned and with aspirations of eventually having a population of 250,000.
apnews.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#newcities (21: India)

The world's first fully renewable energy powered city? Amaravati is Andhra Pradesh's new city project that "aims to meet all its electricity needs via sustainable source like solar, wind and hydropower." It's a smart city that wants to be a-
swarajyamag.com/news-brief/a...
Andhra Pradesh’s Amaravati Capital City Project Eyes Global First With 100 Per Cent Renewable Power Goal
swarajyamag.com
September 20, 2025 at 3:56 AM
#newcities (20: Philippines)

One of the biggest reclamation project in the capital city of Manila, Horizon Manila aims to become an extension of Manila. This project is spearheaded by JBros Construction Corp, which aims to use 419-hectare land in Manila Bay-
www.bworldonline.com/spotlight/20...
Horizon Manila: Envisioning the ‘City of Tomorrow’ - BusinessWorld Online
Horizon Manila, the biggest reclamation project in the City of Manila proposed by JBros Construction Corporation, stands by this philosophy, aiming to recognize the diversity of lifestyles, preference...
www.bworldonline.com
September 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
#newcities (19: China)

Another new city project that aims to incorporate biodiversity--Liuzhou Forest City is one of China's projects that "aims to combat air pollution and redefine our relationship with nature in a sustainable way"-
parametric-architecture.com/biodiversity...
Biodiversity in the city: Liuzhou Forest City by Stefano Boeri Architetti
Liuzhou Forest City is an innovative project that aims to combat air pollution and redefine our relationship with nature in a sustainable way.
parametric-architecture.com
September 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
#newcities (18: Sweden)

What if we make an entire city using timber? Stockholm Wood City! Swedish developer Atrium Ljungberg envisioned a city where nature can be added into the city and be sustainable. This project's buildings are constructed by CLT cross-laminated timber-
time.com/7207873/swed...
time.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:17 AM
#newcities (17: Sri Lanka)

Port City Colombo is Sri Lanka’s megaproject to redefine South Asia’s economic and urban landscape. It’s a $5Tn investment by Asian and Middle Eastern investors, with the goal of mixing cosmopolitan and sustainable ecosystem-
www.constructionweekonline.com/business/por...
Port City Colombo: The gateway transforming South Asia's $5 trillion potential - Construction Week Online
A slice of Dubai, a dash of Singapore, and South Asia’s next big thing, Port City Colombo, is estimated to attract USD 15 billion in total Foreign Direct Investment upon reaching full commercial maturity. Port City Colombo: The gateway transforming South Asia's $5 trillion potential. Business, dubai, investment, Port City Colombo, Projects, Special Economic Zone, SUSTAINABILITY. Business.
www.constructionweekonline.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
#newcities (16: Iraq)

South Korean builders Hanwha E&C resumes their work on the Bismayah New City in Iraq. Hanwha halted the work back in 2020 because Iraq failed to pay dues for two years. Hanwha already completed 30,000 homes out of projected 100,000 homes-
www.kedglobal.com/construction...
Hanwha E&C to resume $10.4 billion Bismayah new city project in Iraq - KED Global
Hanwha Engineering & Construction Co., an affiliate of South Korea’s Hanwha Group, said on Friday it is set to fully resume a $10.4 billion megaproje
www.kedglobal.com
September 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
#newcities (15: Australia)

Bradfield City Centre is Austrailia's first major city project! The city projects to build 10,000 new homes, 20,000 jobs, and green open spaces that includes a NYC-syle Central Park. The first building opened earlier this year-
www.timeout.com/sydney/news/...
A huge new city is being built in Sydney – the first major city to be built in Australia in more than 100 years
It will be home to 10,000 homes and a NYC-style Central Park, and the first building in the city has just opened.
www.timeout.com
September 14, 2025 at 3:13 AM
#newcities (14: Mongolia)

The Mongolian government visions a new capital city on Kharkhorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. The current capital, Ulaanbaatar, faces urban problems like traffic jams, wintertime air pollution and ger districts-
thediplomat.com/2024/11/mong...
Mongolia Pitches Plan to Build New Capital From Scratch
Mongolian leaders say they want to build a new city close to the ancient ruins of Kharkhorum and make it their new seat of government.
thediplomat.com
September 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
#newcities (13: Kyrgyzstan)

Asman is Kyrgyzstan's new city project! Announced back in July 2022, Asman aims to be developed on the shores of Lake Issyk Kul to boost the local economy and tourism. The government also envisions Asman as a "green and sustainable city"-
www.voanews.com/a/kyrgyzstan...
Kyrgyzstan insists construction of controversial mega project go on
Asman city planners are bogged down in scandals over hefty costs, ambiguous financing schemes and schedule delays
www.voanews.com
September 12, 2025 at 4:09 AM
#newcities (12: Uzbekistan)

"The new kid on block at Mipim" as the article says, New Tashkent is Uzbekistan's new city project that aims to be developed adjacent to the country's capital eponymous capital city! It's expected to host 600,000 people-
www.fdiintelligence.com/content/8603...
Mipim 2025 | Uzbekistan makes Croisette debut with twin capital city project
New cities are hard to come by — unless you are at Mipim
www.fdiintelligence.com
September 11, 2025 at 3:25 AM
#newcities (11: Senegal)

Akon City is no longer happening! Seven years after rapper Akon announced the futuristic city, he recently announced that he will be scrapping the project and work on something “more realistic.” The 800-hectare site in Mbodiène remains empty-
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com
September 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
#newcities (10: Germany)

HafenCity has quite a rich history as it was located outside of a fortress wall in Hamburg. Its historic dams and wharves became a center of interest for the Senate of Hamburg during the 1980s to privatize the warehouse quarter. But-
pragmatika.media/en/operacija...
Operation Hafencity. The largest urban project in Europe is 20 years old - PRAGMATIKA.MEDIA - Ukraine, Kyiv
20 years ago, on February 29, 2000, the Hamburg Senate approved the Master Plan for the development of the new urban district HafenCity, the hallmark of which was the Elbe Philharmonic, an architectur...
pragmatika.media
September 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM
#newcities (9: Indonesia)

On the topic of new capital cities, Indonesia's new capital city project, Nusantara, faces challenges as the new president reduced its budget and the country's new sovereign wealth fund decided not to prioritize funding the-
www.globalconstructionreview.com/disappointin...
Disappointing start to 2025 for Indonesia’s new capital - Global Construction Review
Indonesia’s faltering, $35bn plan to build a brand new capital city on the island of Borneo started 2025 with a reduction in government funding and a snub from the country’s new sovereign wealth fund.
www.globalconstructionreview.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
#newcities (8: Luxembourg)

Kirchberg district in Luxembourgh will get two new districts as part of Kircherg's urban evolution. JFK Sud A will build 245 new homes to the area, with the goal of combining "quality of life, accessibility and community use."-
www.luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/t...
Two new districts set to give Kirchberg a facelift
‘JFK Sud Zone A’ and ‘Kiem 2050’ housing projects will see hundreds of new homes created
www.luxtimes.lu
September 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
#newcities (7: Saint Lucia)

A 14-acre development is happening at Pope Hill, Gros Islet in Saint Lucia. This project is financed by Republic Bank Limited (RBEC), a Carribean financial institution that also plans on building a branch in Rodney Bay-
www.worldconstructionnetwork.com/news/rodney-...
Work begins on Rodney Bay City Centre project in Saint Lucia
Republic Bank Limited (RBEC) has broken ground on the Rodney Bay City Centre development at Pope’s Hill, Gros Islet, in Saint Lucia, a country in the Caribbean.
www.worldconstructionnetwork.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:29 AM
#newcities (6: Uruguay)

Uruguay is investing on developing a new city project in the coastal city of Colonia de Sacramento. As the city is experiencing population growth, the officials of Colonia de Sacramento aims to become the Silicon Valley of South America-
www.newsendip.com/colonia-del-...
A city in Uruguay with the ambition to become the innovation hub of South America
The Uruguayan city of Colonia del Sacramento is expected to double in size in ten years with the development of a new urban area with the ambition to become a kind of Silicon Valley of South America.
www.newsendip.com
September 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
#newcities (5: UK)

Once a coal-fired power station in London, Battersea Power Station has been transformed to a mixed-use neighbourhood. The project officially started its development in 2013. In 2017, Circus West Village was completed as part of the first phase-
www.flaunt.com/post/batters...
Battersea London Power Station | An Art Deco Redevelopment
The 42-acre historic site is already home to over 3,000 residents
www.flaunt.com
September 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
#newcities (4: Ghana)

Appolonia City opens its location to over 100 participants all over Ghana. The city has been in development since 2012 to address Ghana’s housing crisis. The tour highlighted the city’s plan of “live-work-play concept.”
thebftonline.com/2024/06/23/a...
Appolonia City’s Open Day – a glimpse into the future of housing solutions
On June 8, Appolonia City hosted its much-anticipated Open Day, drawing over 100 participants from diverse backgrounds to experience firsthand how the city is addressing Ghana’s housing deficit. This ...
thebftonline.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
#newcities (3: Vietnam)

A South Korean corporation plans on investing a new city project in Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam. The Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH) aims to establish a city for 100,000 residents, with a total of 5.87 trillion won. The president supports-
biz.chosun.com/en/en-reales...
Korea Land & Housing Corporation initiates $5.87 trillion Bac Ninh new city project
Korea Land & Housing Corporation initiates $5.87 trillion Bac Ninh new city project Korea Land & Housing Corporation embarks on a massive urban development initiative in Vietnams Bac Ninh region.
biz.chosun.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:56 AM
#newcities (2: Japan)

Woven City is Toyota's "prototype city of the future" located at the base of Mount Fuji. It was announced back in 2021 by Toyota to give willing participants and inventors the opportunity to test their ideas "in a secure, real-life setting."
www.theverge.com/2025/1/6/243...
Toyota’s futuristic Woven City in Japan is ready for its first residents
Are you a potential Weaver?
www.theverge.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:59 AM
#newcities (1: Philippines)

The Philippine government plans to build a 7000-hectare city in the Quezon province as a measure against Manila's congestion and ease the traffic in the country's capital. The president argued that a new city is the solution to decongest-
www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions...
www.abs-cbn.com
September 2, 2025 at 4:32 AM