However, although it claims to be providing job oppertunities, what can an average zimbabwe citizen do in this new city? Who are these "white collar professional jobs" for? If education programs do not accompany economic growth, it can create a starker economic devide within the population.

For a country known for economic instability with high inflation, it seems like Zimbabwe is trying to reinvent itself through city building. By attracting foreign investment and providing jobs to the local population, the Zimbabwe government is hoping to boost their economy.

Chosen for its relatively low cost, fewer regulations compared to the "west", and its proximity to major financial centers like Singapore, Forest city is unexpectly brought back to "life" with the influx of tech and cyrpto "bros". It remains to be seen if this development will substain iteself.

as they transition from the old fashion, polluting coal/gasoline heating system to modernized, efficient geotheramal-gas one. Xiong‘An seem to serves as the "test case" for future developments or upgrades of existing cities in Northern China.

A hybrid system has been constructed in Xiong'An, combining geothermal energy and natural gas. There are also measures in place to ensure the maximization of energy efficiency, in addition to limiting emissions as much as possible. I wonder if this can serve as a model for other northern cities

One of the goals for the development is to ensure 100% of its communities have access to parks or other greenspaces within a 5 minute walk, which is currently a luxury in the Northern plains of China. In addition, it also planned to be the home of industrial parks and other high end industries.

This project shares some similarities in Xiongan, as one of its aims is to create a thriving city in Northern China to move the economic center of gravity northwards, to diverge resources and not let them all fit into Southern areas, such as Jiangzhehu（江浙沪, the traditional commerce zone).

merit based system, therefore limiting the population to only "approved" individuals, mostly employees of the company who set up office in Xiongan. It would be an overgeneralization to say Xiongan is at risk of becoming a ghost town simply due to its low population.

While a lot of other new cities project aims to attract a large population as fast as possible, this is not the goal of Xionan. "Rapid population growth is not Xiongan’s goal. In fact, city officials want to keep the population below 5m in 2035, to avoid sprawl." Residents are selected through

While such places already exist nearby (like Singapore), Sri Lanka seems to be aiming for the "regional budget-friendly alternative" location that targets South Asian countries like Bangladesh and India. This is clearly a move aimed at attracting foreign investment following the economic crisis.

However, a local government anonymous source said that lack of funding, delayed contractor payments, and bureaucratic hurdles had delayed or compromised the execution of many first-phase projects. As the country's project continued to be stranded by debt, the future of the NAC remains uncertain.

Saudi Arabia seemed to prioritize other development projects, such as AI. Consultant firms pulling staff away from NEOM-related projects suggest there is a cooling of enthusiasm. Although there has only been news of scalebacks, a halt of the project seems plausible given the current situation.

While it may be a business decision to set up here, the fact that Eko Atlantic's land prices are about forty percent higher than those in the immediate neighbourhood suggests it matches the nature of Veblen goods: here, demand increases as price increases, defying the standard law of demand.

Will Nigerians solve the long-plagued natural disasters with modern technology and innovation? Only time and patience will tell.

The state government has announced the Lagos International Climate Change Summit 2025, where they will seek solutions and turn these problems into opportunities for change and innovation. One of the proposed solutions is a "great wall" of Lagos, made from local materials to ensure sustainability.

Eko Atlantic appears to be an example of the critical question that arises when it comes to new, modern city projects: "Who is this city for?" Would the elites reap all the economic growth and benefits of investment while others are living in slums? This remains to be seen.

By drawing in crypto investors from the US, it can be a source that continues to generate revenue for the imporvished country that was once plagued with violance.