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I am biased towards disliking cities modeled after Dubai, but it would be interesting how other people in different contexts respond to it's mention in new city projects.
November 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I am biased towards disliking cities modeled after Dubai, but it would be interesting how other people in different contexts respond to it's mention in new city projects.
Dubai has to be one of the most mentioned cities in new city planning, as something to emulate. When project organizers mention Dubai what can we learn about the motivations, goals, and future of the project? Are these plans successful and equitable? Should Dubai be a model for new cities?
November 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Dubai has to be one of the most mentioned cities in new city planning, as something to emulate. When project organizers mention Dubai what can we learn about the motivations, goals, and future of the project? Are these plans successful and equitable? Should Dubai be a model for new cities?
if the design would hold up when compared to other solutions to dangers caused by rising sea levels. While it is marketed as a practical solution only time will tell if this is true.
November 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
if the design would hold up when compared to other solutions to dangers caused by rising sea levels. While it is marketed as a practical solution only time will tell if this is true.
This is a really interesting project and a different approach to concerns about rising sea levels than I've ever seen. However, I don't know if the interesting design makes it a good idea. Creating these floating cities is very expensive and a major struggle is scaling up the projects. I don't know
November 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
This is a really interesting project and a different approach to concerns about rising sea levels than I've ever seen. However, I don't know if the interesting design makes it a good idea. Creating these floating cities is very expensive and a major struggle is scaling up the projects. I don't know
benefits exclusively the wealthy elite, but is super ecologically destructive. But this is the path countries have been deliberately led down to enrich other nations, and is a part of a bigger issue of neoliberalism being forced onto and suffocating formerly equitable governments.
November 2, 2025 at 11:40 PM
benefits exclusively the wealthy elite, but is super ecologically destructive. But this is the path countries have been deliberately led down to enrich other nations, and is a part of a bigger issue of neoliberalism being forced onto and suffocating formerly equitable governments.
A lot of these plans in Latin America are really depressing. Colonized and destabilized by the Global North, the struggle continues for the benefit of the elite. Instead of building infrastructure or industry to improve the lives of the people, the president decides to build a #newcity that not only
November 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
A lot of these plans in Latin America are really depressing. Colonized and destabilized by the Global North, the struggle continues for the benefit of the elite. Instead of building infrastructure or industry to improve the lives of the people, the president decides to build a #newcity that not only
a real city where the designs would actually be utilized. While I could see potential for innovations to be made in such a place, I'm not sure many people would choose to live there and would do so out of necessity.
November 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
a real city where the designs would actually be utilized. While I could see potential for innovations to be made in such a place, I'm not sure many people would choose to live there and would do so out of necessity.
The idea of "company towns" is not a new idea, but something about these new projects by car companies feels dystopian. I wonder if this is truly a good place for them to experiment with their new technologies, as the entire city is being planned for the very purpose and isn't representative of-
November 2, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The idea of "company towns" is not a new idea, but something about these new projects by car companies feels dystopian. I wonder if this is truly a good place for them to experiment with their new technologies, as the entire city is being planned for the very purpose and isn't representative of-
weather. While these projects are necessary and have good intentions they often are structured in the same flawed ways that create inequitable and disconnected cities.
November 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
weather. While these projects are necessary and have good intentions they often are structured in the same flawed ways that create inequitable and disconnected cities.
This is a problem I think will only increase with time. As climate change decreases the viability of living in coastal cities, countries, especially in the Global South, will need to start building inland. This project reminds me similar plans in the Philippines to combat risks due to extreme-
November 2, 2025 at 11:13 PM
This is a problem I think will only increase with time. As climate change decreases the viability of living in coastal cities, countries, especially in the Global South, will need to start building inland. This project reminds me similar plans in the Philippines to combat risks due to extreme-
(let alone at a price tag of $8 billion) but I continue to be shocked and appalled at the horrors of the world. Also the fact that this is being funded with a NFT made me need a long walk through nature. I will continue to monitor this situation out of fear.
November 2, 2025 at 11:06 PM
(let alone at a price tag of $8 billion) but I continue to be shocked and appalled at the horrors of the world. Also the fact that this is being funded with a NFT made me need a long walk through nature. I will continue to monitor this situation out of fear.
I didn't think that seasteading could get scarier. Everything about this project is a horrible idea (in my opinion). Imagine living on a giant turtle yacht that goes like 3 miles per hour with 60,000 people (ON A BOAT?!?). I shouldn't be surprised that this is something that people are considering-
November 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I didn't think that seasteading could get scarier. Everything about this project is a horrible idea (in my opinion). Imagine living on a giant turtle yacht that goes like 3 miles per hour with 60,000 people (ON A BOAT?!?). I shouldn't be surprised that this is something that people are considering-
how can it be justified. There are many social, economic, and ecological variables to consider I think sometimes this justification is overlooked especially in projects that claim sustainability is their number one priority.
November 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
how can it be justified. There are many social, economic, and ecological variables to consider I think sometimes this justification is overlooked especially in projects that claim sustainability is their number one priority.
development of sustainable energy systems that are seen in this city plan. It is difficult to integrate such systems into already existing cities but is the decision to build an entire new city really the most sustainable plan in the long run? Whenever I read a new plan my first thought it always-
November 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
development of sustainable energy systems that are seen in this city plan. It is difficult to integrate such systems into already existing cities but is the decision to build an entire new city really the most sustainable plan in the long run? Whenever I read a new plan my first thought it always-
I think this project is an example of a question that comes up a lot relating to the sustainability of new city projects. Building all of this new infrastructure is almost never the most sustainable solution. However, there are other considerations that could support new construction. Such as-
November 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I think this project is an example of a question that comes up a lot relating to the sustainability of new city projects. Building all of this new infrastructure is almost never the most sustainable solution. However, there are other considerations that could support new construction. Such as-
Rwanda as a whole. That's not to say there aren't valid criticisms and considerations that should be brought up about these projects, but it is nice to see that intentions seem to be in the right place.
November 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Rwanda as a whole. That's not to say there aren't valid criticisms and considerations that should be brought up about these projects, but it is nice to see that intentions seem to be in the right place.
Rwanda has impressed me with their new-city planning. Considering the struggles and instability in their recent history, the quantity of projects (almost a dozen) itself is surprising. The projects I've looked into also seem to have real quality to them and aim to solve real issues and improve-
November 2, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Rwanda has impressed me with their new-city planning. Considering the struggles and instability in their recent history, the quantity of projects (almost a dozen) itself is surprising. The projects I've looked into also seem to have real quality to them and aim to solve real issues and improve-
of international attention in 2022 when it was selected to host the FIFA World Cup. Beyond just talking about human rights violations, we must examine the modes that have built and sustained cities such as Lusail and Dubai. If investors feel public pressure perhaps things will start to change.
November 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
of international attention in 2022 when it was selected to host the FIFA World Cup. Beyond just talking about human rights violations, we must examine the modes that have built and sustained cities such as Lusail and Dubai. If investors feel public pressure perhaps things will start to change.
Beyond just the physical plan of the city, it is so important to consider the motivations and beliefs of the governments or organizations conceptualizing these cities. Especially when a city is receiving investments from corporations. Qatar is an especially pertinent example, as it received a lot-
November 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Beyond just the physical plan of the city, it is so important to consider the motivations and beliefs of the governments or organizations conceptualizing these cities. Especially when a city is receiving investments from corporations. Qatar is an especially pertinent example, as it received a lot-
affect the development of place in this city?
November 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM
affect the development of place in this city?
It is super fascinating to see that these models from other countries are actually being applied across continents. An interesting trend to look for in the future is how these cities compare to non-master planned cities or cities planned for different reasons. How will the business-focused approach-
November 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It is super fascinating to see that these models from other countries are actually being applied across continents. An interesting trend to look for in the future is how these cities compare to non-master planned cities or cities planned for different reasons. How will the business-focused approach-
next Silicon Valley. It includes Yachay University which currently enrolls around 1,500 students. However, little else of the project materialized and the government recently ordered the closure and liquidation of the city project due to excessive spending. However, the university will remain open.
November 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
next Silicon Valley. It includes Yachay University which currently enrolls around 1,500 students. However, little else of the project materialized and the government recently ordered the closure and liquidation of the city project due to excessive spending. However, the university will remain open.
population is 350,000. The city will cost around $2 billion and is being built on 1,644 hectares. It is divided into 4 equal-sized sectors, but critics say that they are poorly connected. The city has also been criticized as unaffordable for the average Senegalese worker and there are many delays.
November 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
population is 350,000. The city will cost around $2 billion and is being built on 1,644 hectares. It is divided into 4 equal-sized sectors, but critics say that they are poorly connected. The city has also been criticized as unaffordable for the average Senegalese worker and there are many delays.