Aurora
@auroraaurore.bsky.social
Art History, Hispanic Civilizations, and Urban Studies Student at McGill University - GEOG 325 Fall '25
Singer and songwriter Akon (Alioune Badara Thiam) has officially abandoned the idea of the futuristic #newcities project Akon City in Mbodiène, Senegal. Serigne Mamadou Mboup, or the head of Senegal's tourism development body, stated that although this project has been unsuccessful, Sapco and the..
November 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Singer and songwriter Akon (Alioune Badara Thiam) has officially abandoned the idea of the futuristic #newcities project Akon City in Mbodiène, Senegal. Serigne Mamadou Mboup, or the head of Senegal's tourism development body, stated that although this project has been unsuccessful, Sapco and the..
The Tunisia Economic City, or Tunisia's own #newcities project, is located in the Enfidha district in the heart of the Mediterranean. The city is conceived to be in between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The facilities will contain 14 smart zones, four economic centers, and residential...
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The Tunisia Economic City, or Tunisia's own #newcities project, is located in the Enfidha district in the heart of the Mediterranean. The city is conceived to be in between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The facilities will contain 14 smart zones, four economic centers, and residential...
Kazakhstan's #newcities project, Nurkent, in the Panfilov region, is near the border with China. It is close to two railway crossings, opposite to China's Khorgos City. It is planned to house 100,000 people with 90% in the first district. Two 80-apartment residential buildings were completed...
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Kazakhstan's #newcities project, Nurkent, in the Panfilov region, is near the border with China. It is close to two railway crossings, opposite to China's Khorgos City. It is planned to house 100,000 people with 90% in the first district. Two 80-apartment residential buildings were completed...
Chahar Bagh, Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan is a luxury housing development located near the banks of the river Ravi that has been called by retired Colonel Abid Latif as a "piece of heaven" on earth. It would ideally be made up of villas, skyscrapers, mid-rise apartments, and high-end...
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Chahar Bagh, Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan is a luxury housing development located near the banks of the river Ravi that has been called by retired Colonel Abid Latif as a "piece of heaven" on earth. It would ideally be made up of villas, skyscrapers, mid-rise apartments, and high-end...
The Taliban inaugurated again the practical work of the Kabul New City (#newcities) project, holding a ceremony on December 10, 2024 to celebrate. The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing states that the project spans 740 square kilometers, or approximately one-and-a-half times the size of ...
November 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The Taliban inaugurated again the practical work of the Kabul New City (#newcities) project, holding a ceremony on December 10, 2024 to celebrate. The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing states that the project spans 740 square kilometers, or approximately one-and-a-half times the size of ...
The development of the #newcities project Enyimba Economic City (ECC) is seen as crucial to the growing economic and trade relationship between Nigeria and India. The Managing Director of Crescendo Worldwide (a leading Indian multi-sectorial FDI consulting firm), Mr. Vishal Jhadav, ...
November 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The development of the #newcities project Enyimba Economic City (ECC) is seen as crucial to the growing economic and trade relationship between Nigeria and India. The Managing Director of Crescendo Worldwide (a leading Indian multi-sectorial FDI consulting firm), Mr. Vishal Jhadav, ...
Valued at R84 billion (or approximately 6.77 billion CAD), the #newcities project Mooikloof Smart City in South Africa is built upon ideals of sustainability, digital infrastructure, and accessibility for various income levels. The project was originally announced in 2020 in the government's...
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Valued at R84 billion (or approximately 6.77 billion CAD), the #newcities project Mooikloof Smart City in South Africa is built upon ideals of sustainability, digital infrastructure, and accessibility for various income levels. The project was originally announced in 2020 in the government's...
Tatu City is situated on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, and was finalized only four years ago. 5,000 people have moved there, and it is widely called a "startup city." Considered cleaner and more orderly than other cities, Tatu City represents a privately-owned paradise that never quite...
November 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Tatu City is situated on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, and was finalized only four years ago. 5,000 people have moved there, and it is widely called a "startup city." Considered cleaner and more orderly than other cities, Tatu City represents a privately-owned paradise that never quite...
The FCTA (Federal Capital Territory Administration of Nigeria) Minister Muhammad Bello has reinstated his support for the #newcities project of the Suleja Smart City. This project is meant to attract engineers and could potentially be run on renewable clean energy. The development of the city ...
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The FCTA (Federal Capital Territory Administration of Nigeria) Minister Muhammad Bello has reinstated his support for the #newcities project of the Suleja Smart City. This project is meant to attract engineers and could potentially be run on renewable clean energy. The development of the city ...
Equatorial Guinea (#newcities) is trying to shift its capital from Malabo on Bioko Island to Ciudad de la Paz on the mainland. Malabo has been the capital since Equatorial Guinea's independence from Spain in 1968. This change is influenced by the location of the old capital,...
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Equatorial Guinea (#newcities) is trying to shift its capital from Malabo on Bioko Island to Ciudad de la Paz on the mainland. Malabo has been the capital since Equatorial Guinea's independence from Spain in 1968. This change is influenced by the location of the old capital,...
New Clark City in the Philippines is the biggest development project in the country and part of the #newcities trend. The company behind it is the state-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), which is also attracting local and foreign investors. Partially built with Japanese ...
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
New Clark City in the Philippines is the biggest development project in the country and part of the #newcities trend. The company behind it is the state-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), which is also attracting local and foreign investors. Partially built with Japanese ...
Binh Duong New City in the Binh Duong Province is a $10 billion #newcities project in Vietnam. As a result of the surge in GDP growth in the country (rising 5.66% in the first quarter of 2024, or the highest rate since 2020), the real estate market is rising. This project is projected to be ...
November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Binh Duong New City in the Binh Duong Province is a $10 billion #newcities project in Vietnam. As a result of the surge in GDP growth in the country (rising 5.66% in the first quarter of 2024, or the highest rate since 2020), the real estate market is rising. This project is projected to be ...
The Mongolian government announced that they want to build a #newcities project close to the ancient ruins of Kharkhorum (the historical seat of the Mongol Empire) and officialize it as the new seat of government. This idea of building a new capital has been present for a while,...
November 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The Mongolian government announced that they want to build a #newcities project close to the ancient ruins of Kharkhorum (the historical seat of the Mongol Empire) and officialize it as the new seat of government. This idea of building a new capital has been present for a while,...
South Sudan is currently building a new $10 billion #newcities capital called Ramciel in Lakes State that is still a mystery for the public. According to satellite images, there have been little progress over the 13 years it has been announced. The designated area that is being allocated...
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
South Sudan is currently building a new $10 billion #newcities capital called Ramciel in Lakes State that is still a mystery for the public. According to satellite images, there have been little progress over the 13 years it has been announced. The designated area that is being allocated...
The Line in Saudi Arabia, or one of the most ambitious PowerPoint #newcity projects in the world right now, has been scaled back. The 100-mile long and $2 billion project is now being put on hold. Designed as a primary way to steer the national economy away from oil and towards real estate, the...
November 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Line in Saudi Arabia, or one of the most ambitious PowerPoint #newcity projects in the world right now, has been scaled back. The 100-mile long and $2 billion project is now being put on hold. Designed as a primary way to steer the national economy away from oil and towards real estate, the...
Nueva Ciudad de Olmos is a #newcity project in Peru, which will include residential, industrial, and green public areas. The Minister of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation (MVCS) and the Municipal District of Olmos state that the greenery of the new city is of primordial importance to them...
November 5, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Nueva Ciudad de Olmos is a #newcity project in Peru, which will include residential, industrial, and green public areas. The Minister of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation (MVCS) and the Municipal District of Olmos state that the greenery of the new city is of primordial importance to them...
Last year, the #newcities project Kigali Innovation City in Rwanda was announced. The 61-hectare smart city project is planned to have universities, offices, and startup business incubators. Designed as a new technology hub, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Chief Executive Officer Francis...
November 5, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Last year, the #newcities project Kigali Innovation City in Rwanda was announced. The 61-hectare smart city project is planned to have universities, offices, and startup business incubators. Designed as a new technology hub, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Chief Executive Officer Francis...
Windy Hill Development, a Texas-based urban development company has announced The Grove, which will span the 300 acres they have purchased in Austin County. This #newcities project will be a master planned community with an emphasis on small town charm and a local Texan spirit. The Grove will...
October 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Windy Hill Development, a Texas-based urban development company has announced The Grove, which will span the 300 acres they have purchased in Austin County. This #newcities project will be a master planned community with an emphasis on small town charm and a local Texan spirit. The Grove will...
The Indonesian government is planning to move its capital to a new planned city called Nusantra. It will be the nation's political center, with the Head of Presidential Staff Office M. Qodari stating that an effective capital must house all three branches of government, executive, legislative,...
October 7, 2025 at 5:42 AM
The Indonesian government is planning to move its capital to a new planned city called Nusantra. It will be the nation's political center, with the Head of Presidential Staff Office M. Qodari stating that an effective capital must house all three branches of government, executive, legislative,...
The government of Odisha and Singapore have made an agreement to design a #newcities project in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. This project aspires to reposition Odisha within the urban imaginary. It is now approved by the State Cabinet and will span 800 acres. The Urban Development Minister..
September 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The government of Odisha and Singapore have made an agreement to design a #newcities project in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. This project aspires to reposition Odisha within the urban imaginary. It is now approved by the State Cabinet and will span 800 acres. The Urban Development Minister..
The Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso announced the official end to the City of Knowledge #newcities project on January 6, 2023. The document which officializes the cessation and discusses the redistribution of resources is the "Decreto Ejecutivo 639." The total liquidation is unknown, however...
September 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso announced the official end to the City of Knowledge #newcities project on January 6, 2023. The document which officializes the cessation and discusses the redistribution of resources is the "Decreto Ejecutivo 639." The total liquidation is unknown, however...