#newcities Kuwait’s Silk City, after being delayed for decades, now has more concrete development plans, set to debut in 2035. As a collaboration between Kuwaiti and Chinese investors, the Kuwaiti govt is hoping to transform the country’s famous Bubiyan Island-
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Kuwait renews push for Northern Economic Zone - kuwaitTimes
KUWAIT: In a renewed drive to advance one of Kuwait’s most ambitious development projects, His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Min...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
#newcities Kuwait’s Silk City, after being delayed for decades, now has more concrete development plans, set to debut in 2035. As a collaboration between Kuwaiti and Chinese investors, the Kuwaiti govt is hoping to transform the country’s famous Bubiyan Island-
kuwaittimes.com/article/2924...
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Saudi Arabian govt is currently planning a floating city in the form of a very large turtle-shaped boat, which would make it one of the world’s only mobile cities. It is being crowdfunded with entrance tickets and NFTs with a 2033 launch date.
www.cnn.com/travel/artic...
Saudi Arabian govt is currently planning a floating city in the form of a very large turtle-shaped boat, which would make it one of the world’s only mobile cities. It is being crowdfunded with entrance tickets and NFTs with a 2033 launch date.
www.cnn.com/travel/artic...
This could be the world’s largest boat | CNN
Pangeos, a “terayacht,” would be the largest floating structure ever built. Shaped like a turtle, the floating city would contain hotels, homes and malls – if an estimated $8 billion can be raised to ...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Saudi Arabian govt is currently planning a floating city in the form of a very large turtle-shaped boat, which would make it one of the world’s only mobile cities. It is being crowdfunded with entrance tickets and NFTs with a 2033 launch date.
www.cnn.com/travel/artic...
Saudi Arabian govt is currently planning a floating city in the form of a very large turtle-shaped boat, which would make it one of the world’s only mobile cities. It is being crowdfunded with entrance tickets and NFTs with a 2033 launch date.
www.cnn.com/travel/artic...
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Private investments are fueling new city build on the outskirts of Johannesburg, Bankenveld District City, with the first part aiming to be finished next year. It plans for mixed use development, green belts, and human-centered design.
dailyinvestor.com/property/784...
Private investments are fueling new city build on the outskirts of Johannesburg, Bankenveld District City, with the first part aiming to be finished next year. It plans for mixed use development, green belts, and human-centered design.
dailyinvestor.com/property/784...
New R18 billion city coming to South Africa
The R18 billion Bankenveld District City development, a mixed-use project near Sandton, is the largest private-sector project in Nedbank's 2024 Capital Expenditure Project Listing.
dailyinvestor.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Private investments are fueling new city build on the outskirts of Johannesburg, Bankenveld District City, with the first part aiming to be finished next year. It plans for mixed use development, green belts, and human-centered design.
dailyinvestor.com/property/784...
Private investments are fueling new city build on the outskirts of Johannesburg, Bankenveld District City, with the first part aiming to be finished next year. It plans for mixed use development, green belts, and human-centered design.
dailyinvestor.com/property/784...
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Iran seeks to move its capital city from Tehran to the coastal region of Makran, seemingly due to its vulnerability to earthquakes, water shortages, and pollution. These reasons seem quite different from more authoritarian regimes’ new capital builds.
www.iranintl.com/en/202501091...
Iran seeks to move its capital city from Tehran to the coastal region of Makran, seemingly due to its vulnerability to earthquakes, water shortages, and pollution. These reasons seem quite different from more authoritarian regimes’ new capital builds.
www.iranintl.com/en/202501091...
Iran’s plan to move capital south faces major challenges
Iran's presidential administration has proposed the remote and underdeveloped Makran region in southeastern Iran as a potential site for the country’s new capital, igniting widespread debate and contr...
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October 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Iran seeks to move its capital city from Tehran to the coastal region of Makran, seemingly due to its vulnerability to earthquakes, water shortages, and pollution. These reasons seem quite different from more authoritarian regimes’ new capital builds.
www.iranintl.com/en/202501091...
Iran seeks to move its capital city from Tehran to the coastal region of Makran, seemingly due to its vulnerability to earthquakes, water shortages, and pollution. These reasons seem quite different from more authoritarian regimes’ new capital builds.
www.iranintl.com/en/202501091...
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20 new industrial cities are currently being built in various states of India, seemingly between other major cities to form economic/infrastructural corridors, a project on scale similar to Chinese new city development. Will it bring economic success?
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
20 new industrial cities are currently being built in various states of India, seemingly between other major cities to form economic/infrastructural corridors, a project on scale similar to Chinese new city development. Will it bring economic success?
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
India's New Industrial Cities Hold Hope for Growth as Economy Slows
Twenty new cities planned to meet industrialization, urbanization, employment goals
www.bloomberg.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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20 new industrial cities are currently being built in various states of India, seemingly between other major cities to form economic/infrastructural corridors, a project on scale similar to Chinese new city development. Will it bring economic success?
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
20 new industrial cities are currently being built in various states of India, seemingly between other major cities to form economic/infrastructural corridors, a project on scale similar to Chinese new city development. Will it bring economic success?
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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New city Ras al-Hikma on northern coast of Egypt has masterplans being reviewed this year by govt, w/ this project considered the "'largest foreign direct investment deal' in Egypt’s history” between Saudi Arabian and Egyptian billionaires. Egyptian govt-
www.madamasr.com/en/2024/02/2...
New city Ras al-Hikma on northern coast of Egypt has masterplans being reviewed this year by govt, w/ this project considered the "'largest foreign direct investment deal' in Egypt’s history” between Saudi Arabian and Egyptian billionaires. Egyptian govt-
www.madamasr.com/en/2024/02/2...
Egypt, UAE agree on US$35 bn Ras al-Hikma development project
Egypt and the United Arab Emirates signed on Friday an agreement for the UAE to invest US$35 billion in an urban development project on Egypt's northwest coast.
Rumors and speculation have circulated...
www.madamasr.com
October 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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New city Ras al-Hikma on northern coast of Egypt has masterplans being reviewed this year by govt, w/ this project considered the "'largest foreign direct investment deal' in Egypt’s history” between Saudi Arabian and Egyptian billionaires. Egyptian govt-
www.madamasr.com/en/2024/02/2...
New city Ras al-Hikma on northern coast of Egypt has masterplans being reviewed this year by govt, w/ this project considered the "'largest foreign direct investment deal' in Egypt’s history” between Saudi Arabian and Egyptian billionaires. Egyptian govt-
www.madamasr.com/en/2024/02/2...
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Elon Musk claims new “city" of Starbase, Texas— home to his sprawling SpaceX facilities. Texans from local town Boca Chica protest over Musk’s undemocratic pursuit of Texas county power and land, worrying that he will cut off access to local beaches and parks.-
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Elon Musk claims new “city" of Starbase, Texas— home to his sprawling SpaceX facilities. Texans from local town Boca Chica protest over Musk’s undemocratic pursuit of Texas county power and land, worrying that he will cut off access to local beaches and parks.-
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Musk gets his Texas wish. SpaceX launch site is approved as the new city of Starbase
A vote Saturday to formally organize Starbase as a city was approved by a small group of Texas voters who live there and are mostly Musk’s employees.
apnews.com
October 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Elon Musk claims new “city" of Starbase, Texas— home to his sprawling SpaceX facilities. Texans from local town Boca Chica protest over Musk’s undemocratic pursuit of Texas county power and land, worrying that he will cut off access to local beaches and parks.-
apnews.com/article/elon...
Elon Musk claims new “city" of Starbase, Texas— home to his sprawling SpaceX facilities. Texans from local town Boca Chica protest over Musk’s undemocratic pursuit of Texas county power and land, worrying that he will cut off access to local beaches and parks.-
apnews.com/article/elon...
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Swedish city made entirely of wood, Stockholm Wood City, is planning on constructing 2k homes and 7k office spaces by 2027, hoping to dramatically reduce city construction emissions and set a new precedent in Europe. An over 50% decrease in carbon emissions?-
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Swedish city made entirely of wood, Stockholm Wood City, is planning on constructing 2k homes and 7k office spaces by 2027, hoping to dramatically reduce city construction emissions and set a new precedent in Europe. An over 50% decrease in carbon emissions?-
time.com/7207873/swed...
time.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Swedish city made entirely of wood, Stockholm Wood City, is planning on constructing 2k homes and 7k office spaces by 2027, hoping to dramatically reduce city construction emissions and set a new precedent in Europe. An over 50% decrease in carbon emissions?-
time.com/7207873/swed...
Swedish city made entirely of wood, Stockholm Wood City, is planning on constructing 2k homes and 7k office spaces by 2027, hoping to dramatically reduce city construction emissions and set a new precedent in Europe. An over 50% decrease in carbon emissions?-
time.com/7207873/swed...
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Appalachian region city build conceptualized in past year for “politically migrating” Christian nationalists seeking a “safe space” in US’ political climate as part of Project 2025. Very reminiscent of libertarian city builds offshore because-
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Appalachian region city build conceptualized in past year for “politically migrating” Christian nationalists seeking a “safe space” in US’ political climate as part of Project 2025. Very reminiscent of libertarian city builds offshore because-
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Revealed: far-right figures try to create Christian nationalist ‘haven’ in Kentucky
Venture fund and real estate startup linked to far-right groups promote residential development as community for rightwingers
www.theguardian.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Appalachian region city build conceptualized in past year for “politically migrating” Christian nationalists seeking a “safe space” in US’ political climate as part of Project 2025. Very reminiscent of libertarian city builds offshore because-
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Appalachian region city build conceptualized in past year for “politically migrating” Christian nationalists seeking a “safe space” in US’ political climate as part of Project 2025. Very reminiscent of libertarian city builds offshore because-
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
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US city build aiming for green light by 2026— “California Forever”. Envisioned by Czech entrepreneur + funded by Goldman Sachs and Silicon Valley billionaires who have bought 50,000+ acres of farm land for build.- www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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US city build aiming for green light by 2026— “California Forever”. Envisioned by Czech entrepreneur + funded by Goldman Sachs and Silicon Valley billionaires who have bought 50,000+ acres of farm land for build.- www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Meet the Czech Millennial Who's Building a Utopia in the California Hayfields
Armed with tech billions, Jan Sramek has dreams of creating a new, affordable, walkable city. If, that is, California lets him.
www.politico.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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US city build aiming for green light by 2026— “California Forever”. Envisioned by Czech entrepreneur + funded by Goldman Sachs and Silicon Valley billionaires who have bought 50,000+ acres of farm land for build.- www.politico.com/news/magazin...
1 - #newcities
US city build aiming for green light by 2026— “California Forever”. Envisioned by Czech entrepreneur + funded by Goldman Sachs and Silicon Valley billionaires who have bought 50,000+ acres of farm land for build.- www.politico.com/news/magazin...