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Currently thinking about new master planned cities.
#Newcities
You are right, phasing of different parts of the masterplan seems to be a first. Even if this project seems to have a better plan in place, if this city serves the best interests of the government, or the people who are paying for the project with their taxes.
You are right, phasing of different parts of the masterplan seems to be a first. Even if this project seems to have a better plan in place, if this city serves the best interests of the government, or the people who are paying for the project with their taxes.
November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
#Newcities
You are right, phasing of different parts of the masterplan seems to be a first. Even if this project seems to have a better plan in place, if this city serves the best interests of the government, or the people who are paying for the project with their taxes.
You are right, phasing of different parts of the masterplan seems to be a first. Even if this project seems to have a better plan in place, if this city serves the best interests of the government, or the people who are paying for the project with their taxes.
#Newcites
The plan for a special economic zone reminds me quite a bit of Trump's plan for freedom cities, with Nevada having so much federal land, and Trump expressing his interest in building his new cities on Federal land, I wonder if these projects might align.
The plan for a special economic zone reminds me quite a bit of Trump's plan for freedom cities, with Nevada having so much federal land, and Trump expressing his interest in building his new cities on Federal land, I wonder if these projects might align.
November 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM
#Newcites
The plan for a special economic zone reminds me quite a bit of Trump's plan for freedom cities, with Nevada having so much federal land, and Trump expressing his interest in building his new cities on Federal land, I wonder if these projects might align.
The plan for a special economic zone reminds me quite a bit of Trump's plan for freedom cities, with Nevada having so much federal land, and Trump expressing his interest in building his new cities on Federal land, I wonder if these projects might align.
#Newcities
These new cities, marketed as environmentally friendly, are always frustrating. Increased tourism will always be less sustainable than the status quo, and new city projects have to clear huge areas, and the construction of new cities is less green than decarbonizing existing urban areas.
These new cities, marketed as environmentally friendly, are always frustrating. Increased tourism will always be less sustainable than the status quo, and new city projects have to clear huge areas, and the construction of new cities is less green than decarbonizing existing urban areas.
November 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
#Newcities
These new cities, marketed as environmentally friendly, are always frustrating. Increased tourism will always be less sustainable than the status quo, and new city projects have to clear huge areas, and the construction of new cities is less green than decarbonizing existing urban areas.
These new cities, marketed as environmentally friendly, are always frustrating. Increased tourism will always be less sustainable than the status quo, and new city projects have to clear huge areas, and the construction of new cities is less green than decarbonizing existing urban areas.
#Newcities
If the South African government actually acted upon its claims of sustainable development, they would want to phase out their dependence on coal for electricity, this is very clearly a ploy for outside investment, using green words to help sell a product.
If the South African government actually acted upon its claims of sustainable development, they would want to phase out their dependence on coal for electricity, this is very clearly a ploy for outside investment, using green words to help sell a product.
November 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
#Newcities
If the South African government actually acted upon its claims of sustainable development, they would want to phase out their dependence on coal for electricity, this is very clearly a ploy for outside investment, using green words to help sell a product.
If the South African government actually acted upon its claims of sustainable development, they would want to phase out their dependence on coal for electricity, this is very clearly a ploy for outside investment, using green words to help sell a product.
#Newcities
Interested to see what will be included in the master plan. How will the built environment be planned to accommodate the preferences of those so far right that they need to retreat into their own enclave? I would not be surprised to see the closest to racial exclusivity as they can get.
Interested to see what will be included in the master plan. How will the built environment be planned to accommodate the preferences of those so far right that they need to retreat into their own enclave? I would not be surprised to see the closest to racial exclusivity as they can get.
November 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
#Newcities
Interested to see what will be included in the master plan. How will the built environment be planned to accommodate the preferences of those so far right that they need to retreat into their own enclave? I would not be surprised to see the closest to racial exclusivity as they can get.
Interested to see what will be included in the master plan. How will the built environment be planned to accommodate the preferences of those so far right that they need to retreat into their own enclave? I would not be surprised to see the closest to racial exclusivity as they can get.
#Newcities
Has there been any updates? The article mentions that construction will finish after the pandemic lockdown was lifted. Were any of the promises and renderings actually realized?
Has there been any updates? The article mentions that construction will finish after the pandemic lockdown was lifted. Were any of the promises and renderings actually realized?
November 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
#Newcities
Has there been any updates? The article mentions that construction will finish after the pandemic lockdown was lifted. Were any of the promises and renderings actually realized?
Has there been any updates? The article mentions that construction will finish after the pandemic lockdown was lifted. Were any of the promises and renderings actually realized?
#Newcities
With conversations of new mega developments in other Gulf states occurring, Oman is notably absent. These projects seem to be on a smaller scale than what we see with NEOM. It is interesting to see Oman getting in on the new cities craze, albeit through tourism, proven to be a safer bet
With conversations of new mega developments in other Gulf states occurring, Oman is notably absent. These projects seem to be on a smaller scale than what we see with NEOM. It is interesting to see Oman getting in on the new cities craze, albeit through tourism, proven to be a safer bet
November 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
#Newcities
With conversations of new mega developments in other Gulf states occurring, Oman is notably absent. These projects seem to be on a smaller scale than what we see with NEOM. It is interesting to see Oman getting in on the new cities craze, albeit through tourism, proven to be a safer bet
With conversations of new mega developments in other Gulf states occurring, Oman is notably absent. These projects seem to be on a smaller scale than what we see with NEOM. It is interesting to see Oman getting in on the new cities craze, albeit through tourism, proven to be a safer bet
#Newcities
The term "climate apartheid" really is applicable here. While the new capital is planned to save the new government from the environmental disasters poised to hit Jakarta this century, the taxpayers funding this new capital will not be able to afford life in the new capital.
The term "climate apartheid" really is applicable here. While the new capital is planned to save the new government from the environmental disasters poised to hit Jakarta this century, the taxpayers funding this new capital will not be able to afford life in the new capital.
November 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#Newcities
The term "climate apartheid" really is applicable here. While the new capital is planned to save the new government from the environmental disasters poised to hit Jakarta this century, the taxpayers funding this new capital will not be able to afford life in the new capital.
The term "climate apartheid" really is applicable here. While the new capital is planned to save the new government from the environmental disasters poised to hit Jakarta this century, the taxpayers funding this new capital will not be able to afford life in the new capital.
#Newcities
Imagining how many resources and land were used in this project that anyone could see was unfeasible is disappointing to say the least. It really makes me wonder if the bubble of new cities will pop when enough projects have failed.
Imagining how many resources and land were used in this project that anyone could see was unfeasible is disappointing to say the least. It really makes me wonder if the bubble of new cities will pop when enough projects have failed.
November 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#Newcities
Imagining how many resources and land were used in this project that anyone could see was unfeasible is disappointing to say the least. It really makes me wonder if the bubble of new cities will pop when enough projects have failed.
Imagining how many resources and land were used in this project that anyone could see was unfeasible is disappointing to say the least. It really makes me wonder if the bubble of new cities will pop when enough projects have failed.
#Newcities
It is hard to believe that anyone really thought this project was ever going to be completed. It is even more disappointing that they are enlisting Akon's help once again in a new development that he claims will be more realistic.
It is hard to believe that anyone really thought this project was ever going to be completed. It is even more disappointing that they are enlisting Akon's help once again in a new development that he claims will be more realistic.
November 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
#Newcities
It is hard to believe that anyone really thought this project was ever going to be completed. It is even more disappointing that they are enlisting Akon's help once again in a new development that he claims will be more realistic.
It is hard to believe that anyone really thought this project was ever going to be completed. It is even more disappointing that they are enlisting Akon's help once again in a new development that he claims will be more realistic.