Still, there’s something compelling about the ambition. Even if it feels rehearsed, it’s an example of how design and politics intertwine when countries try to build their own version of the future.

It’s meant to be a tech hub for seventy thousand people, but I can’t tell if it’s about building community or just building an image. So many of these “innovation cities” feel like branding exercises more than places to live.

Even if it never reaches its full vision, I think it’s already changed the conversation. We’re starting to ask what happens when we push urban design this far into the future.

The idea was supposed to reinvent what a city even is: linear, vertical, car-free. But every time I read about it, I think about who it’s really for. A zero-carbon city doesn’t mean zero impact.

Suleja’s pace of growth could make or break it. A true smart city isn’t about shiny tech, it’s about planning that actually keeps up with the people living there.

It’s exciting to see African-led funding driving this, but implementation will be everything. Smart infrastructure won’t mean much if governance and maintenance fall behind.

Every shot looks stunning, but until someone answers who actually governs Telosa, it’s hard to see this as more than a billionaire sandbox...

Almost feels like a “Silicon Valley 2.0 but make it moral”. Love the ambition, but the whole “land owned by a trust” thing sounds way cleaner on paper than in politics.

It feels like a test for how inclusive climate-smart planning can be. It’s easy to promise “green,” harder to make it work for everyone once money and policy collide.

I Love how Kigali’s pushing low-carbon design in a real way, not just glossy renderings. Still, these projects can slip into eco-elitism fast if lower-income families can’t afford to live there.

Just looked into a few more sources and wow… the crypto angle totally changes things. Kinda wild to brand it a “mindfulness city” when it’s tied to energy-intensive, speculative finance. Feels less zen, more tech-utopia with a greenwashed twist.

Thank you for pointing that out!! I totally missed that in The Diplomat article. It’s wild how something that major—like the involvement of crypto—can slip under the radar, even though it completely shifts how you see the project. Happens so often in urban development too, not just here.

It’s rare for a new city to feel spiritual rather than ambitious. Bhutan’s proving that progress can be stillness too.

Gelephu makes me think that the future of cities doesn’t have to mean more tech or taller towers. Maybe it’s about softer ideas—spaces that protect peace as much as productivity.

Gracefield Island is a fascinating contrast to Eko Atlantic. It’s less about spectacle and more about structure. If it succeeds, it could prove that sustainable growth doesn’t need to be the next biggest project in the WORLD... it just needs to be steady.

I love how this city flips the story. Instead of fighting nature, it learns from it. That might be the most radical kind of progress... I guess we'll have to wait and see!

This project makes me think about how survival can be beautiful. Floating cities once felt like science fiction, but maybe they’re the most honest response to the world we’ve built.

What’s nice about Coal Mountain is how grounded it feels. A town built to bring people together rather than push them apart. Sometimes the most meaningful progress happens quietly :)