This project also demonstrates one reason why billionaires shouldn’t exist: their money affords them near-limitless power. As long as the government refuses to step in and regulate them, they will continue spending to make the world their sandbox—at the expense of everyone else. #newcities
November 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This project also demonstrates one reason why billionaires shouldn’t exist: their money affords them near-limitless power. As long as the government refuses to step in and regulate them, they will continue spending to make the world their sandbox—at the expense of everyone else. #newcities
I think a lot of these new city projects expose the government’s ranking of priorities: profit over people. Maybe they think that in the long run a successful project will better the entire country’s conditions, but that doesn’t mean that they can neglect the citizens they have now. #newcities
November 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I think a lot of these new city projects expose the government’s ranking of priorities: profit over people. Maybe they think that in the long run a successful project will better the entire country’s conditions, but that doesn’t mean that they can neglect the citizens they have now. #newcities
I don’t know if this city can be deemed socially successful if it can’t help the demographic it originally set out to. If this housing is only affordable and accessible to the middle class and up, it could even be detrimental to Luanda as it loses a specific part of its population. #newcities
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I don’t know if this city can be deemed socially successful if it can’t help the demographic it originally set out to. If this housing is only affordable and accessible to the middle class and up, it could even be detrimental to Luanda as it loses a specific part of its population. #newcities
If they are, it would be nice to see this kind of innovation spread to other projects. Without clear financial backing, though, the 2025 completion date seems pretty impossible. #newcities
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
If they are, it would be nice to see this kind of innovation spread to other projects. Without clear financial backing, though, the 2025 completion date seems pretty impossible. #newcities
Given the current state of the lumber industry, this project would be significantly more expensive than if brick or concrete was used. Will wooden apartment complexes even be viable?
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Given the current state of the lumber industry, this project would be significantly more expensive than if brick or concrete was used. Will wooden apartment complexes even be viable?
Given the amount of political power the BJP currently holds, is the lack of progress on this city due to budgetary constraints or organizational disorder? Either way, I think it’s bad optics for the party. Even if they do manage to complete it, the ROI at this point seems negligible. #newcities
November 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Given the amount of political power the BJP currently holds, is the lack of progress on this city due to budgetary constraints or organizational disorder? Either way, I think it’s bad optics for the party. Even if they do manage to complete it, the ROI at this point seems negligible. #newcities
In a time where China is facing increasing levels of rural-to-urban migration, this approach of integrating urbanity into the countryside is interesting! If it ends up being successful, other countries facing the same phenomenon could recreate similar cities taking elements from this one. #newcities
November 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In a time where China is facing increasing levels of rural-to-urban migration, this approach of integrating urbanity into the countryside is interesting! If it ends up being successful, other countries facing the same phenomenon could recreate similar cities taking elements from this one. #newcities
I think that there’s an irony in how trying to adapt to climate change with projects like these only results in more environmental destruction. Add in the energy consumed by processes like the washing plants, these islands might end up being a net negative for the state of the world. #newcities
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I think that there’s an irony in how trying to adapt to climate change with projects like these only results in more environmental destruction. Add in the energy consumed by processes like the washing plants, these islands might end up being a net negative for the state of the world. #newcities
Given that it’s located on a highway, I wonder what the chances are that they’ve made any plans for public transit… if this city is only accessible to the middle class and higher (those who can afford a car), this might result in and urban exodus similar to that of suburbanization. #newcities
November 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Given that it’s located on a highway, I wonder what the chances are that they’ve made any plans for public transit… if this city is only accessible to the middle class and higher (those who can afford a car), this might result in and urban exodus similar to that of suburbanization. #newcities
I hope this proves to be an effective new city. As you said, it can inspire other new city builders; it would be great if more countries adopted this population-centric approach. I think a trend in new cities is governments choosing profit over people, and this goes against it.
November 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I hope this proves to be an effective new city. As you said, it can inspire other new city builders; it would be great if more countries adopted this population-centric approach. I think a trend in new cities is governments choosing profit over people, and this goes against it.
The human wellness model of this city is radically different from usual new city projects! Typically there’s an emphasis on the economy and international trade, but this city turns its focus inwards on its people. I admire the idea that a happier population leads to a better performing economy.
November 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The human wellness model of this city is radically different from usual new city projects! Typically there’s an emphasis on the economy and international trade, but this city turns its focus inwards on its people. I admire the idea that a happier population leads to a better performing economy.
Also, I think there is an irony in The Line being originally conceived as a physical representation Saudi Arabia’s power, since it increasingly is becoming a symbol of their managerial shortfalls as it becomes less and less viable.
November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Also, I think there is an irony in The Line being originally conceived as a physical representation Saudi Arabia’s power, since it increasingly is becoming a symbol of their managerial shortfalls as it becomes less and less viable.
The lack of a body tethering the project to reality (being completely surrounded by yes men) is one reason it’s grown into this massive impossibility. I wonder if this gradual exhaustion of funds will be the force necessary to make those in charge reconsider the project from a realistic standpoint.
November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The lack of a body tethering the project to reality (being completely surrounded by yes men) is one reason it’s grown into this massive impossibility. I wonder if this gradual exhaustion of funds will be the force necessary to make those in charge reconsider the project from a realistic standpoint.
Duqm’s development contributes to progress towards Oman Vision 2040, which outlines the goals of economic diversification and sustainability. Currently housing is being constructed for residents. Eventually, Duqm is meant to become a pillar of modernity welcoming international trade and tourism.
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Duqm’s development contributes to progress towards Oman Vision 2040, which outlines the goals of economic diversification and sustainability. Currently housing is being constructed for residents. Eventually, Duqm is meant to become a pillar of modernity welcoming international trade and tourism.
While I think the idea of a city like this is cool, the plan as it exists now is unrealistic. It does not appear to be economically sustainable in the long term despite its grand utopian dreams. I’m curious to see how this will turn out, if it does at all.
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
While I think the idea of a city like this is cool, the plan as it exists now is unrealistic. It does not appear to be economically sustainable in the long term despite its grand utopian dreams. I’m curious to see how this will turn out, if it does at all.
Although construction has not yet begun, the goal is to have 50 000 residents by 2030 and five million by 2050. In my opinion, this is an unlikely goal. The project describes at length human and environmental considerations, but has no plans for economic development—which would be the main draw.
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Although construction has not yet begun, the goal is to have 50 000 residents by 2030 and five million by 2050. In my opinion, this is an unlikely goal. The project describes at length human and environmental considerations, but has no plans for economic development—which would be the main draw.
Masdar City’s original goal is very similar to that of Smart Forest City Cancun, which is still in the planning stage. It will be interesting to see if it will encounter the same challenges and make the same concessions.
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Masdar City’s original goal is very similar to that of Smart Forest City Cancun, which is still in the planning stage. It will be interesting to see if it will encounter the same challenges and make the same concessions.
Today, the city maintains a balance of economic development and eco-initiatives; buildings are designed to operate as close to net-zero emissions as possible while still remaining commercially viable. It has also served as the origin of sustainable architecture that can be replicated worldwide.
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today, the city maintains a balance of economic development and eco-initiatives; buildings are designed to operate as close to net-zero emissions as possible while still remaining commercially viable. It has also served as the origin of sustainable architecture that can be replicated worldwide.
I think this project’s full commitment to sustainability is bold. If it ends up coming to fruition, it would be a boon to new city building globally; its ability to focus test new methods would generate effective solutions that could then be exported.
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I think this project’s full commitment to sustainability is bold. If it ends up coming to fruition, it would be a boon to new city building globally; its ability to focus test new methods would generate effective solutions that could then be exported.
The city will actively serve as a greenhouse with the inclusion of 400 hand-picked species of plants distributed all throughout it. It will also serve as a testing ground for sustainability initiative, planning to host five research centres to study different aspects of ecology.
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The city will actively serve as a greenhouse with the inclusion of 400 hand-picked species of plants distributed all throughout it. It will also serve as a testing ground for sustainability initiative, planning to host five research centres to study different aspects of ecology.
—and buzzwords. For example, how helpful is green concrete in the bigger picture, when entire islands are being built over existing ecosystems?
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
—and buzzwords. For example, how helpful is green concrete in the bigger picture, when entire islands are being built over existing ecosystems?