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I think this city within a city concept raises issues of social mixing and inclusivity. I wonder if local residents (particularly lower income) will have full access or will this become a gated zone in all but form?
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I think this city within a city concept raises issues of social mixing and inclusivity. I wonder if local residents (particularly lower income) will have full access or will this become a gated zone in all but form?
I think this article used a lot of buzz words to describe this city, but such visionary language often precedes gaps between design and actual lived experience. I worry that these words are more of a marketing tool than a functional urban strategy. What about affordability? Or daily mobility?
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I think this article used a lot of buzz words to describe this city, but such visionary language often precedes gaps between design and actual lived experience. I worry that these words are more of a marketing tool than a functional urban strategy. What about affordability? Or daily mobility?
While it is interesting to see a failed new cities get repurposed, it seems that Forest City is turning into space for a very narrow socioeconomic and ideological group. Local residents are now even more alienated from the space.
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
While it is interesting to see a failed new cities get repurposed, it seems that Forest City is turning into space for a very narrow socioeconomic and ideological group. Local residents are now even more alienated from the space.
I think this partnership shows a risk of knowledge mismatch with local conditions. When a foreign partner brings in a model that work for them elsewhere, there are risks of contextual fit. Korean models come from highly urbanized contexts and risk being ill-fitted to Konza's emerging ecosystem.
November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I think this partnership shows a risk of knowledge mismatch with local conditions. When a foreign partner brings in a model that work for them elsewhere, there are risks of contextual fit. Korean models come from highly urbanized contexts and risk being ill-fitted to Konza's emerging ecosystem.
I think it's interesting to see a new city on the Mediterranean coast. It just doesn't seem like the most easy geography to build on. I think there is a question of justification of investment in such a location. Why spend immense resources on a potentially high-risk zone?
November 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I think it's interesting to see a new city on the Mediterranean coast. It just doesn't seem like the most easy geography to build on. I think there is a question of justification of investment in such a location. Why spend immense resources on a potentially high-risk zone?
One of the many big red flags to me is the control these private companies have on urban-life infrastructure like housing, utilities, social services, etc... rather than a democratic public governance. I think this really risks sidelining community voices and reduces accountability.
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
One of the many big red flags to me is the control these private companies have on urban-life infrastructure like housing, utilities, social services, etc... rather than a democratic public governance. I think this really risks sidelining community voices and reduces accountability.
This article mentions "tech refugees" and "crypto entrepreneurs", suggesting a relatively narrow socio-economic class driving the new narrative (global tech elite). This would deepen the alienation of existing residents with Forest City rather than open it up to being a inclusive local community.
November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
This article mentions "tech refugees" and "crypto entrepreneurs", suggesting a relatively narrow socio-economic class driving the new narrative (global tech elite). This would deepen the alienation of existing residents with Forest City rather than open it up to being a inclusive local community.
ACUD's planners seem to be selling themselves as key experts in city building, but they have yet to even complete their own city. This makes me wonder why countries like Madagascar seek Egypt's expertise?
November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
ACUD's planners seem to be selling themselves as key experts in city building, but they have yet to even complete their own city. This makes me wonder why countries like Madagascar seek Egypt's expertise?
Interestingly, this project positions itself as "people first", yet is led by a private initiative planning to build a city from scratch. I think it's still unclear exactly how residents will participate in decision making and how democratic structures will be in place.
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Interestingly, this project positions itself as "people first", yet is led by a private initiative planning to build a city from scratch. I think it's still unclear exactly how residents will participate in decision making and how democratic structures will be in place.
Clearly this is fully motivated by expansionist ideals rather than genuine urban needs. It is disappointing to see so many resources spent on this project rather that so many resources are being invested here instead of in initiatives that could provide real, tangible benefits to people.
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Clearly this is fully motivated by expansionist ideals rather than genuine urban needs. It is disappointing to see so many resources spent on this project rather that so many resources are being invested here instead of in initiatives that could provide real, tangible benefits to people.
This project aligns with the growing trend where the city is conceptualized as a for-profit enterprise rather than a democratic public environment. In this case, if feels as though residents would've been treated more like data assets within a corporate model than as participants of urban life.
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
This project aligns with the growing trend where the city is conceptualized as a for-profit enterprise rather than a democratic public environment. In this case, if feels as though residents would've been treated more like data assets within a corporate model than as participants of urban life.
The article makes no mention of affordability and the visual renderings look quite luxurious. Will it cater primarily to high-income residents? If affordability and inclusivity aren't addressed, this may cause climate apartheid, where the poor are left vulnerable to rising sea levels.
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The article makes no mention of affordability and the visual renderings look quite luxurious. Will it cater primarily to high-income residents? If affordability and inclusivity aren't addressed, this may cause climate apartheid, where the poor are left vulnerable to rising sea levels.
There is definitely some behaviour curating happening in Tatu with its high intensity law enforcement. While it seems to be working in terms of safety, it obviously also raises concern of over-regulation and creating a "controlled" urban environment where spontaneity and informality are suppressed.
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
There is definitely some behaviour curating happening in Tatu with its high intensity law enforcement. While it seems to be working in terms of safety, it obviously also raises concern of over-regulation and creating a "controlled" urban environment where spontaneity and informality are suppressed.
This article underscores that Jakarta will still host millions of people. Shifting the problem rather than solving it will draw away funding and governance energy from Jakarta, leaving it to decline, along with all its residents, if not intentionally maintained.
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This article underscores that Jakarta will still host millions of people. Shifting the problem rather than solving it will draw away funding and governance energy from Jakarta, leaving it to decline, along with all its residents, if not intentionally maintained.
I think this article was interesting because it demonstrates the gap between promotional renderings and lived reality. Were planners really expecting NEOM's vision to translate into a functional, socially sustainable, and economically viable city? Its current progress is not looking very promising.
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I think this article was interesting because it demonstrates the gap between promotional renderings and lived reality. Were planners really expecting NEOM's vision to translate into a functional, socially sustainable, and economically viable city? Its current progress is not looking very promising.
This projects seems aimed at luxury buyers and investors, rather than everyday residents. This raises the questions as to whether the city will serve broad social needs or become an enclave for higher-income residents?
November 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
This projects seems aimed at luxury buyers and investors, rather than everyday residents. This raises the questions as to whether the city will serve broad social needs or become an enclave for higher-income residents?
I think a critical issue with this will be the demand side. Will people choose to relocate? The relocation strategy appears focused on housing relocation rather than a fully integrated relocation plan including jobs, services, connectivity, and social infrastructure.
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I think a critical issue with this will be the demand side. Will people choose to relocate? The relocation strategy appears focused on housing relocation rather than a fully integrated relocation plan including jobs, services, connectivity, and social infrastructure.
Manila will remain exposed to climate-risk hazards. If the new city's investments take priority, then the resources for resilience in Manila might suffer, which disproportionately affects poorer and marginalized residents.
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Manila will remain exposed to climate-risk hazards. If the new city's investments take priority, then the resources for resilience in Manila might suffer, which disproportionately affects poorer and marginalized residents.
I think there are so many red flags with this project. One of them being the concern about beach access and road closures linked to launch operations. This would surely undermine the "right to the city" of non-company residents or neighbouring communities.
November 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I think there are so many red flags with this project. One of them being the concern about beach access and road closures linked to launch operations. This would surely undermine the "right to the city" of non-company residents or neighbouring communities.
Like with many of these projects, there is high risk of tech and innovation overshadowing socio-spatial equity of these new cities.
November 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Like with many of these projects, there is high risk of tech and innovation overshadowing socio-spatial equity of these new cities.
I think one of the project's red flags is the fact that it's referring to itself as a "living laboratory". Will this conflict with the everyday urban needs of residents? I think there is a risk this cit will become more of a research campus than a resilient, human-centered urban settlement.
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I think one of the project's red flags is the fact that it's referring to itself as a "living laboratory". Will this conflict with the everyday urban needs of residents? I think there is a risk this cit will become more of a research campus than a resilient, human-centered urban settlement.
This project offers an opportunity for urban regeneration but from a more critical perspective, I wonder how gentrification will play into this? Since Sickla is a post-industrial area, this project will likely drive up property value and potentially displace surrounding residents and areas.
November 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
This project offers an opportunity for urban regeneration but from a more critical perspective, I wonder how gentrification will play into this? Since Sickla is a post-industrial area, this project will likely drive up property value and potentially displace surrounding residents and areas.
I truly don't believe that in this day and age, a completely car free city is a feasible goal. This ambition sounds progressive, but when we look at the regional context of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, where mobility has historically been heavily auto-centric, this claim merits scrutiny.
November 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I truly don't believe that in this day and age, a completely car free city is a feasible goal. This ambition sounds progressive, but when we look at the regional context of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, where mobility has historically been heavily auto-centric, this claim merits scrutiny.
I wonder about the questions of environmental sustainability and long-term urban livability of this project. Large developments like this can strain local urban ecosystems and create segregated enclaves if social infrastructure and affordable housing aren't integrated from the start.
November 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I wonder about the questions of environmental sustainability and long-term urban livability of this project. Large developments like this can strain local urban ecosystems and create segregated enclaves if social infrastructure and affordable housing aren't integrated from the start.