#newcities "There is no Plan B" way to fill me with confidence, Jared.
January 23, 2026 at 6:06 AM
#newcities "There is no Plan B" way to fill me with confidence, Jared.
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2... #newcities
It's not surprising that Chad is looking into new cities, with a population that has almost doubled in the past 20 years. The idea of placing it near the old captial follows similar plans in Egypt and Madagascar, as well as satellite cities in Ghana and Nigeria.
It's not surprising that Chad is looking into new cities, with a population that has almost doubled in the past 20 years. The idea of placing it near the old captial follows similar plans in Egypt and Madagascar, as well as satellite cities in Ghana and Nigeria.
Tchad: une nouvelle métropole à côté de Ndjamena ? la réflexion est lancée
Au Tchad, les autorités ont mis en place une commission de réflexion pour la création d’une ville nouvelle, à quelques dizaines de kilomètres de N'Djamena. Objectif : trouver une solution au développe...
www.rfi.fr
November 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2... #newcities
It's not surprising that Chad is looking into new cities, with a population that has almost doubled in the past 20 years. The idea of placing it near the old captial follows similar plans in Egypt and Madagascar, as well as satellite cities in Ghana and Nigeria.
It's not surprising that Chad is looking into new cities, with a population that has almost doubled in the past 20 years. The idea of placing it near the old captial follows similar plans in Egypt and Madagascar, as well as satellite cities in Ghana and Nigeria.
www.kedglobal.com/construction... #newcities Another project being undertaken by a South Korean developer - and more than that, one that has never completed a major urban development. A company spokesperson is even quoted as saying they're exporting a "k-style new city" to Iraq - similar to Seoul.
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
November 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
www.kedglobal.com/construction... #newcities Another project being undertaken by a South Korean developer - and more than that, one that has never completed a major urban development. A company spokesperson is even quoted as saying they're exporting a "k-style new city" to Iraq - similar to Seoul.
www.ft.com/content/00a7... #newcities
The FT makes clear just how dependent Egypt's economy has become on military embezzlement and construction projects in the desert. Interesting to see the Egyptian intelligensia rehash the "good tsar, bad boyars" argument that facilitated Putin's Russia.
The FT makes clear just how dependent Egypt's economy has become on military embezzlement and construction projects in the desert. Interesting to see the Egyptian intelligensia rehash the "good tsar, bad boyars" argument that facilitated Putin's Russia.
A new capital in the Egyptian desert: Sisi’s military model for the economy
The army’s increased involvement is crowding out the private sector and scaring away foreign investors, say critics
www.ft.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
www.ft.com/content/00a7... #newcities
The FT makes clear just how dependent Egypt's economy has become on military embezzlement and construction projects in the desert. Interesting to see the Egyptian intelligensia rehash the "good tsar, bad boyars" argument that facilitated Putin's Russia.
The FT makes clear just how dependent Egypt's economy has become on military embezzlement and construction projects in the desert. Interesting to see the Egyptian intelligensia rehash the "good tsar, bad boyars" argument that facilitated Putin's Russia.
www.ft.com/content/7485... #newcities One puzzling thing about new cities is just how often they're touted as "quick-fix" solutions with how long it takes to get them off the ground. Unless Pezeshkian plans on becoming a dictator, he'll be long gone by the time the first residents would arrive.
Iran’s president calls for new capital to replace Tehran
Masoud Pezeshkian says water shortages have made megacity unlivable, but experts dismiss idea of moving
www.ft.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
www.ft.com/content/7485... #newcities One puzzling thing about new cities is just how often they're touted as "quick-fix" solutions with how long it takes to get them off the ground. Unless Pezeshkian plans on becoming a dictator, he'll be long gone by the time the first residents would arrive.
ig.ft.com/saudi-neom-l... #newcities I feel very strongly that wasting *TRILLIONS* of dollars on a completely harebrained plan for no apparent reason should preclude you from being called "intelligent". MBS is foolish, but he's a very dangerous fool with the power to kill many before he's done.
End of The Line: how Saudi Arabia’s Neom dream unravelled
Mohammed bin Salman’s utopian city was undone by the laws of physics and finance
ig.ft.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
ig.ft.com/saudi-neom-l... #newcities I feel very strongly that wasting *TRILLIONS* of dollars on a completely harebrained plan for no apparent reason should preclude you from being called "intelligent". MBS is foolish, but he's a very dangerous fool with the power to kill many before he's done.
empowerafrica.com/botswana-par... #newcities the "if" in "if successful" is carrying a lot of weight here. Beyond the fantastical promotional image (also generated with AI) It's unclear why fintech companies would flock to one of the most remote places on earth from any financial centre.
Botswana Partners with Zotus to Develop Dubai-Inspired $20 Billion Smart City in Kalahari Desert - Empower Africa
Botswana has launched one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in its history — a $20 billion smart city in the Kalahari Desert, known as Kalahari City.
empowerafrica.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 AM
empowerafrica.com/botswana-par... #newcities the "if" in "if successful" is carrying a lot of weight here. Beyond the fantastical promotional image (also generated with AI) It's unclear why fintech companies would flock to one of the most remote places on earth from any financial centre.
www.temoignages.re/internationa... #newcities Madagascar is a weak democracy, with a fragile rule of law. Despite this, local residents were able to mobilise and prevent the expropriation of their land for yet another new master-planned city. The relocation will no doubt spook investors even more.
Madagascar : pas de ville nouvelle Tana-Masoandro à Ambohitrimanjaka
Un soulagement pour les habitants menacés d’expropriation
www.temoignages.re
November 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
www.temoignages.re/internationa... #newcities Madagascar is a weak democracy, with a fragile rule of law. Despite this, local residents were able to mobilise and prevent the expropriation of their land for yet another new master-planned city. The relocation will no doubt spook investors even more.
ecoaustral.com/tanamasoandr... #newcities
Madagascar's government seemed all too eager to let anyone and everyone invest in their new city. Emirati, Egyptian, and South African firms are all mentioned as involved in the construction, but what are they getting in return?
Madagascar's government seemed all too eager to let anyone and everyone invest in their new city. Emirati, Egyptian, and South African firms are all mentioned as involved in the construction, but what are they getting in return?
Tanamasoandro : huit nouveaux protocoles d’accord pour la ville du futur - Eco Austral
L’État ne pourra pas créer à lui seul la nouvelle ville de Tanamasoandro qu’il prévoit d’ériger à une trentaine de kilomètres de la capitale. Le secteur privé est invité à investir dans ce projet que ...
ecoaustral.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:13 AM
ecoaustral.com/tanamasoandr... #newcities
Madagascar's government seemed all too eager to let anyone and everyone invest in their new city. Emirati, Egyptian, and South African firms are all mentioned as involved in the construction, but what are they getting in return?
Madagascar's government seemed all too eager to let anyone and everyone invest in their new city. Emirati, Egyptian, and South African firms are all mentioned as involved in the construction, but what are they getting in return?
#newcities dutchreview.com/news/dutch-c...
IJStad appears to be a "big project for the sake of having a big project". There's a lack of evidence that there's so little land in the Netherlands that new polders are required, but politics seems to reward the most audacious proposals foremost.
IJStad appears to be a "big project for the sake of having a big project". There's a lack of evidence that there's so little land in the Netherlands that new polders are required, but politics seems to reward the most audacious proposals foremost.
The Dutch want to build a new island for 60,000 houses
The D66 party wants to try to solve the housing crisis building an artificial island in the Markermeer for 60,000 homes — making a brand new city
dutchreview.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:44 AM
#newcities dutchreview.com/news/dutch-c...
IJStad appears to be a "big project for the sake of having a big project". There's a lack of evidence that there's so little land in the Netherlands that new polders are required, but politics seems to reward the most audacious proposals foremost.
IJStad appears to be a "big project for the sake of having a big project". There's a lack of evidence that there's so little land in the Netherlands that new polders are required, but politics seems to reward the most audacious proposals foremost.
#newcities nltimes.nl/2025/09/03/d...
Liberal party Democrats 66 has just won the Dutch election on a plan of "thinking big". Part of this, apparently, is building a new city on a nature reserve, with 9 more following after.
Liberal party Democrats 66 has just won the Dutch election on a plan of "thinking big". Part of this, apparently, is building a new city on a nature reserve, with 9 more following after.
D66 wants to build a city in new polder between Amsterdam and Almere
If the D66 has its way, a completely new city will rise in the IJmeer lake between Amsterdam and Almere, providing housing for 126,000 people. This will require the reclamation of an area of 2,500 hec...
nltimes.nl
October 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
#newcities nltimes.nl/2025/09/03/d...
Liberal party Democrats 66 has just won the Dutch election on a plan of "thinking big". Part of this, apparently, is building a new city on a nature reserve, with 9 more following after.
Liberal party Democrats 66 has just won the Dutch election on a plan of "thinking big". Part of this, apparently, is building a new city on a nature reserve, with 9 more following after.
I love all the different and wonderful people you interact with contributing to Wikipedia. I can't imagine going through life uninformed as to the Hausa fluency of donkeys in Kano.
October 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I love all the different and wonderful people you interact with contributing to Wikipedia. I can't imagine going through life uninformed as to the Hausa fluency of donkeys in Kano.
www.indiatoday.in/india-today-...
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New "economic hubs" failing to attract anyone from surrounding cities seems to be a very common theme. What makes this different from somewhere like KAEC is that India is (debatably) a democracy, and prohibition is actually quite popular in Gujarat!
#newcities
New "economic hubs" failing to attract anyone from surrounding cities seems to be a very common theme. What makes this different from somewhere like KAEC is that India is (debatably) a democracy, and prohibition is actually quite popular in Gujarat!
Liquor allowed in Gujarat’s GIFT City, but is this the only game changer it needs?
GIFT City aspires to be a leading global free trade zone but, 15 years on, is yet to realise its potential due to various factors
www.indiatoday.in
October 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
www.indiatoday.in/india-today-...
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New "economic hubs" failing to attract anyone from surrounding cities seems to be a very common theme. What makes this different from somewhere like KAEC is that India is (debatably) a democracy, and prohibition is actually quite popular in Gujarat!
#newcities
New "economic hubs" failing to attract anyone from surrounding cities seems to be a very common theme. What makes this different from somewhere like KAEC is that India is (debatably) a democracy, and prohibition is actually quite popular in Gujarat!
economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy...
#newcities
Would it really be a smart city without a needlessly confusing corportate structure? Even as this article is mostly just repeating press releases, I notice they avoid giving any kind of timeline for completion.
#newcities
Would it really be a smart city without a needlessly confusing corportate structure? Even as this article is mostly just repeating press releases, I notice they avoid giving any kind of timeline for completion.
Smart cities: Gujarat’s Dholera zone sets pace for the flagship programme in new year
Modi has announced 100 smart cities, some of these along industrial corridors, as it seeks to turn India into a global manufacturing hub.
economictimes.indiatimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy...
#newcities
Would it really be a smart city without a needlessly confusing corportate structure? Even as this article is mostly just repeating press releases, I notice they avoid giving any kind of timeline for completion.
#newcities
Would it really be a smart city without a needlessly confusing corportate structure? Even as this article is mostly just repeating press releases, I notice they avoid giving any kind of timeline for completion.
indianexpress.com/article/indi...
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I have to admit, saying that your project will be "bigger than Singapore"... in area... is a bit that I would not have thought of. The fact that this project has been in the works for almost 20 years and is nothing but trees is not a good sign for that.
#newcities
I have to admit, saying that your project will be "bigger than Singapore"... in area... is a bit that I would not have thought of. The fact that this project has been in the works for almost 20 years and is nothing but trees is not a good sign for that.
Deputy Deputy CM Nitin Patel says the Dholera Special Investment Region will be bigger than Singapore
In a written reply, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani informed the House that work on 66 KV power sub-station by Torrent Power Limited at DSIR has been completed.
indianexpress.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
indianexpress.com/article/indi...
#newcities
I have to admit, saying that your project will be "bigger than Singapore"... in area... is a bit that I would not have thought of. The fact that this project has been in the works for almost 20 years and is nothing but trees is not a good sign for that.
#newcities
I have to admit, saying that your project will be "bigger than Singapore"... in area... is a bit that I would not have thought of. The fact that this project has been in the works for almost 20 years and is nothing but trees is not a good sign for that.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
#newcities
This is a fairly glowing article for a city that, as of 2025, has a lot of hurdles to clear before it can even break ground. This urban planner can certainly talk a big game, but he may have a harder time convincing voters of his authenticity.
#newcities
This is a fairly glowing article for a city that, as of 2025, has a lot of hurdles to clear before it can even break ground. This urban planner can certainly talk a big game, but he may have a harder time convincing voters of his authenticity.
‘This hasn’t been done before’: can tech elites build their own city – and win over the skeptics?
Gabriel Metcalf was hired to design a new California city backed by Silicon Valley money. He says bold action is needed to fight the housing crisis
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
#newcities
This is a fairly glowing article for a city that, as of 2025, has a lot of hurdles to clear before it can even break ground. This urban planner can certainly talk a big game, but he may have a harder time convincing voters of his authenticity.
#newcities
This is a fairly glowing article for a city that, as of 2025, has a lot of hurdles to clear before it can even break ground. This urban planner can certainly talk a big game, but he may have a harder time convincing voters of his authenticity.
@sarahkmoser.bsky.social Thinking for no reason about authoritarian leaders and their love for big, stupid axial streets
Press pool: “On Trump’s desk in the Oval Office today was a plan for a triumphal arch on the other side of the river from the Lincoln Memorial”
October 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
@sarahkmoser.bsky.social Thinking for no reason about authoritarian leaders and their love for big, stupid axial streets
www.theguardian.com/global-devel... #newcities
The recent history of Egypt seems to be a constant battle to see which is larger: The pockets of the gulf monarchies, or the ability of El-Sisi to squander investment. Its latest development: a 35 billion dollar deal to dump concrete in the desert.
The recent history of Egypt seems to be a constant battle to see which is larger: The pockets of the gulf monarchies, or the ability of El-Sisi to squander investment. Its latest development: a 35 billion dollar deal to dump concrete in the desert.
Built on sand: can Egypt’s new seaside city protect the country from war at its borders?
Ras el–Hekma is part of a $60bn package to help the economy withstand the impact of conflict in Gaza, but critics fear the money will entrench a corrupt, oppressive regime
www.theguardian.com
October 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
www.theguardian.com/global-devel... #newcities
The recent history of Egypt seems to be a constant battle to see which is larger: The pockets of the gulf monarchies, or the ability of El-Sisi to squander investment. Its latest development: a 35 billion dollar deal to dump concrete in the desert.
The recent history of Egypt seems to be a constant battle to see which is larger: The pockets of the gulf monarchies, or the ability of El-Sisi to squander investment. Its latest development: a 35 billion dollar deal to dump concrete in the desert.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#newcities
It's hard to tell whether Yatai ever believed in this "haven for the super-rich" idea or if scam centres were the plan from the start. If it's the latter, at least that represents a feasible business model...?
#newcities
It's hard to tell whether Yatai ever believed in this "haven for the super-rich" idea or if scam centres were the plan from the start. If it's the latter, at least that represents a feasible business model...?
Myanmar's Shwe Kokko: Inside a city 'built on scams'
A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out.
www.bbc.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#newcities
It's hard to tell whether Yatai ever believed in this "haven for the super-rich" idea or if scam centres were the plan from the start. If it's the latter, at least that represents a feasible business model...?
#newcities
It's hard to tell whether Yatai ever believed in this "haven for the super-rich" idea or if scam centres were the plan from the start. If it's the latter, at least that represents a feasible business model...?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
If cities developed by private enterprises are a marker of neoliberalism, what about a city entirely dedicated to America's premier oligarch? The throughline of this article is the incredible, colonial-level power that this billionaire's corporation can exhibit.
If cities developed by private enterprises are a marker of neoliberalism, what about a city entirely dedicated to America's premier oligarch? The throughline of this article is the incredible, colonial-level power that this billionaire's corporation can exhibit.
Fear, hope and loathing in Elon Musk’s new city: ‘It’s the wild, wild west and the future’
Starbase in Texas, where the world’s richest man has a rocket-launching facility, was incorporated this week. Mars obsessives are flocking there – but some long-term locals are far from happy
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
If cities developed by private enterprises are a marker of neoliberalism, what about a city entirely dedicated to America's premier oligarch? The throughline of this article is the incredible, colonial-level power that this billionaire's corporation can exhibit.
If cities developed by private enterprises are a marker of neoliberalism, what about a city entirely dedicated to America's premier oligarch? The throughline of this article is the incredible, colonial-level power that this billionaire's corporation can exhibit.
neweralive.na/amupanda-dre...
#newcities
This guy clearly knows his stuff when it comes to new cities. He's in the opposition party and is free, for now, to make pie-in-the-sky proposals, but you don't usually see promoters of these "powerpoint cities" bring up actual, real examples like Putrajaya.
#newcities
This guy clearly knows his stuff when it comes to new cities. He's in the opposition party and is free, for now, to make pie-in-the-sky proposals, but you don't usually see promoters of these "powerpoint cities" bring up actual, real examples like Putrajaya.
Amupanda dreams of new city – Cape Fria …pushes for fiscal sovereignty
Lahja Nashuuta
The leader of Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Job Amupanda has called on the government to consider the development of a brand-new city to ease
neweralive.na
September 13, 2025 at 2:06 AM
neweralive.na/amupanda-dre...
#newcities
This guy clearly knows his stuff when it comes to new cities. He's in the opposition party and is free, for now, to make pie-in-the-sky proposals, but you don't usually see promoters of these "powerpoint cities" bring up actual, real examples like Putrajaya.
#newcities
This guy clearly knows his stuff when it comes to new cities. He's in the opposition party and is free, for now, to make pie-in-the-sky proposals, but you don't usually see promoters of these "powerpoint cities" bring up actual, real examples like Putrajaya.
www.caprivivision.com/kaoko-fria-s...
#NewCities
A Namibian investment company wishes to finance a project that would cost six times the entire GDP of Namibia. Namibia has an incredibly high unemployment rate (>30%) so it's not surprising that "New Jobs" would be a major selling point.
#NewCities
A Namibian investment company wishes to finance a project that would cost six times the entire GDP of Namibia. Namibia has an incredibly high unemployment rate (>30%) so it's not surprising that "New Jobs" would be a major selling point.
Kaoko Fria Smart City Project Launched in Namibia
By Staff Reporter Kaoko Fria Investment (Pty) Ltd has officially launched the Kaoko Fria Smart City and Deep-Sea Port at Cape Fria in the Kunene Region, a US$74 billion megaproject announced by Man…
www.caprivivision.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
www.caprivivision.com/kaoko-fria-s...
#NewCities
A Namibian investment company wishes to finance a project that would cost six times the entire GDP of Namibia. Namibia has an incredibly high unemployment rate (>30%) so it's not surprising that "New Jobs" would be a major selling point.
#NewCities
A Namibian investment company wishes to finance a project that would cost six times the entire GDP of Namibia. Namibia has an incredibly high unemployment rate (>30%) so it's not surprising that "New Jobs" would be a major selling point.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
#newcities
I must admit that I haven't thought about Lusail in years, since the world cup - and by the looks of it, nobody else has either. Spending billions of dollars hosting the world's biggest sporting event is textbook sportswashing.
#newcities
I must admit that I haven't thought about Lusail in years, since the world cup - and by the looks of it, nobody else has either. Spending billions of dollars hosting the world's biggest sporting event is textbook sportswashing.
Welcome to Lusail: Lego-city of the gods and one of the strangest places on earth
Andy Warhol would love the World Cup final venue, a super-Croydon, a post-modern Milton Keynes of the hyper-rich
www.theguardian.com
September 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
#newcities
I must admit that I haven't thought about Lusail in years, since the world cup - and by the looks of it, nobody else has either. Spending billions of dollars hosting the world's biggest sporting event is textbook sportswashing.
#newcities
I must admit that I haven't thought about Lusail in years, since the world cup - and by the looks of it, nobody else has either. Spending billions of dollars hosting the world's biggest sporting event is textbook sportswashing.