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To continue, it is nice to see a new city being built whose main focus is the population itself and building residences for them. However that remains the front. It could not work out and become a ghost city, the prices could rise until only the elite live there...
To continue, it is nice to see a new city being built whose main focus is the population itself and building residences for them. However that remains the front. It could not work out and become a ghost city, the prices could rise until only the elite live there...
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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To continue, it is nice to see a new city being built whose main focus is the population itself and building residences for them. However that remains the front. It could not work out and become a ghost city, the prices could rise until only the elite live there...
To continue, it is nice to see a new city being built whose main focus is the population itself and building residences for them. However that remains the front. It could not work out and become a ghost city, the prices could rise until only the elite live there...
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Engaging article on the Ali Al-Wardi new city project in Iraq. Despite South Korea's ambitions in Iraq for constructing megaprojects there, the largest residential city is handled by an Egyptian company. It is designed to be sustainable and ecologically friendly.
Engaging article on the Ali Al-Wardi new city project in Iraq. Despite South Korea's ambitions in Iraq for constructing megaprojects there, the largest residential city is handled by an Egyptian company. It is designed to be sustainable and ecologically friendly.
November 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Engaging article on the Ali Al-Wardi new city project in Iraq. Despite South Korea's ambitions in Iraq for constructing megaprojects there, the largest residential city is handled by an Egyptian company. It is designed to be sustainable and ecologically friendly.
Engaging article on the Ali Al-Wardi new city project in Iraq. Despite South Korea's ambitions in Iraq for constructing megaprojects there, the largest residential city is handled by an Egyptian company. It is designed to be sustainable and ecologically friendly.
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To continue, despite a more local approach, there is an ethical issue: people are uninformed about crucial details of the partnership. Non-disclosure of what was paid for the use of land by Rendeavor, investing in the village without asking what villagers need.
To continue, despite a more local approach, there is an ethical issue: people are uninformed about crucial details of the partnership. Non-disclosure of what was paid for the use of land by Rendeavor, investing in the village without asking what villagers need.
November 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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To continue, despite a more local approach, there is an ethical issue: people are uninformed about crucial details of the partnership. Non-disclosure of what was paid for the use of land by Rendeavor, investing in the village without asking what villagers need.
To continue, despite a more local approach, there is an ethical issue: people are uninformed about crucial details of the partnership. Non-disclosure of what was paid for the use of land by Rendeavor, investing in the village without asking what villagers need.
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Very interesting article on Appolonia City in Ghana by Ehwi and Morrison. In Ghana, 80% of all lands are in customary ownership (chiefs and council of elders), which makes arrangements with interests of local communities rather than a state a lot more complex.
Very interesting article on Appolonia City in Ghana by Ehwi and Morrison. In Ghana, 80% of all lands are in customary ownership (chiefs and council of elders), which makes arrangements with interests of local communities rather than a state a lot more complex.
November 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Very interesting article on Appolonia City in Ghana by Ehwi and Morrison. In Ghana, 80% of all lands are in customary ownership (chiefs and council of elders), which makes arrangements with interests of local communities rather than a state a lot more complex.
Very interesting article on Appolonia City in Ghana by Ehwi and Morrison. In Ghana, 80% of all lands are in customary ownership (chiefs and council of elders), which makes arrangements with interests of local communities rather than a state a lot more complex.
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To continue, the strategy developed is the use of an integrated information collection and storage, energy indicators, and the population's fear of an energy shutdown to shift behavior. That last concerns me. Relying on fear is not good for quality of life...
To continue, the strategy developed is the use of an integrated information collection and storage, energy indicators, and the population's fear of an energy shutdown to shift behavior. That last concerns me. Relying on fear is not good for quality of life...
November 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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To continue, the strategy developed is the use of an integrated information collection and storage, energy indicators, and the population's fear of an energy shutdown to shift behavior. That last concerns me. Relying on fear is not good for quality of life...
To continue, the strategy developed is the use of an integrated information collection and storage, energy indicators, and the population's fear of an energy shutdown to shift behavior. That last concerns me. Relying on fear is not good for quality of life...
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Another great article on Masdar City in the UAE by d'Eramo, focusing on the challenges of combining neoliberalism with an environmental approach. The problem is that controlling the population for sustainability purposes conflicts with the neoliberal ideal (freedom).
Another great article on Masdar City in the UAE by d'Eramo, focusing on the challenges of combining neoliberalism with an environmental approach. The problem is that controlling the population for sustainability purposes conflicts with the neoliberal ideal (freedom).
November 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Another great article on Masdar City in the UAE by d'Eramo, focusing on the challenges of combining neoliberalism with an environmental approach. The problem is that controlling the population for sustainability purposes conflicts with the neoliberal ideal (freedom).
Another great article on Masdar City in the UAE by d'Eramo, focusing on the challenges of combining neoliberalism with an environmental approach. The problem is that controlling the population for sustainability purposes conflicts with the neoliberal ideal (freedom).
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To continue, the study must be considered with limitations due to data collection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, there are 45 cars per 1,000 inhabitants in Egypt. Residents support public transportation if it is installed with their needs in mind.
To continue, the study must be considered with limitations due to data collection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, there are 45 cars per 1,000 inhabitants in Egypt. Residents support public transportation if it is installed with their needs in mind.
November 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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To continue, the study must be considered with limitations due to data collection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, there are 45 cars per 1,000 inhabitants in Egypt. Residents support public transportation if it is installed with their needs in mind.
To continue, the study must be considered with limitations due to data collection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, there are 45 cars per 1,000 inhabitants in Egypt. Residents support public transportation if it is installed with their needs in mind.
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Interesting article on New Cairo, Egypt, by Hussin et al. An online survey strategy was conducted to assess the modes of transportation for the new city with a focus on FLO (First, Last, and Only) Mile challenges. Private car use is the most preferred option.
Interesting article on New Cairo, Egypt, by Hussin et al. An online survey strategy was conducted to assess the modes of transportation for the new city with a focus on FLO (First, Last, and Only) Mile challenges. Private car use is the most preferred option.
November 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Interesting article on New Cairo, Egypt, by Hussin et al. An online survey strategy was conducted to assess the modes of transportation for the new city with a focus on FLO (First, Last, and Only) Mile challenges. Private car use is the most preferred option.
Interesting article on New Cairo, Egypt, by Hussin et al. An online survey strategy was conducted to assess the modes of transportation for the new city with a focus on FLO (First, Last, and Only) Mile challenges. Private car use is the most preferred option.
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To continue, it’s interesting to see the Korean perspective on a Iraqi project. It’s clear from this article that South Korea is interested in investing and constructing in Iraq, Bismayah being a “stepping stone” to become key actors of city building in Iraq.
To continue, it’s interesting to see the Korean perspective on a Iraqi project. It’s clear from this article that South Korea is interested in investing and constructing in Iraq, Bismayah being a “stepping stone” to become key actors of city building in Iraq.
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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To continue, it’s interesting to see the Korean perspective on a Iraqi project. It’s clear from this article that South Korea is interested in investing and constructing in Iraq, Bismayah being a “stepping stone” to become key actors of city building in Iraq.
To continue, it’s interesting to see the Korean perspective on a Iraqi project. It’s clear from this article that South Korea is interested in investing and constructing in Iraq, Bismayah being a “stepping stone” to become key actors of city building in Iraq.
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An interesting article on the Bismayah city project in Iraq, particularly because it's written from a Korean perspective, which is surprisingly clear in its titles: "Iraq failed to pay dues for two years" (true but a harsh title), "Korea has a role to play"... etc.
An interesting article on the Bismayah city project in Iraq, particularly because it's written from a Korean perspective, which is surprisingly clear in its titles: "Iraq failed to pay dues for two years" (true but a harsh title), "Korea has a role to play"... etc.
November 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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An interesting article on the Bismayah city project in Iraq, particularly because it's written from a Korean perspective, which is surprisingly clear in its titles: "Iraq failed to pay dues for two years" (true but a harsh title), "Korea has a role to play"... etc.
An interesting article on the Bismayah city project in Iraq, particularly because it's written from a Korean perspective, which is surprisingly clear in its titles: "Iraq failed to pay dues for two years" (true but a harsh title), "Korea has a role to play"... etc.
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To continue, it is compelling to see which aspects of the new city and which key words seem to affect most of the population. It would be interesting to do this for more new cities. In this case, it's about a world city.
To continue, it is compelling to see which aspects of the new city and which key words seem to affect most of the population. It would be interesting to do this for more new cities. In this case, it's about a world city.
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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To continue, it is compelling to see which aspects of the new city and which key words seem to affect most of the population. It would be interesting to do this for more new cities. In this case, it's about a world city.
To continue, it is compelling to see which aspects of the new city and which key words seem to affect most of the population. It would be interesting to do this for more new cities. In this case, it's about a world city.
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Interesting and very unique article on IKN in Indonesia by Rifaid et al. It's the first time I see an article on the public trust of a new city being quantified, but it needs to be taken with a grain of salt still (->)
Interesting and very unique article on IKN in Indonesia by Rifaid et al. It's the first time I see an article on the public trust of a new city being quantified, but it needs to be taken with a grain of salt still (->)
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Interesting and very unique article on IKN in Indonesia by Rifaid et al. It's the first time I see an article on the public trust of a new city being quantified, but it needs to be taken with a grain of salt still (->)
Interesting and very unique article on IKN in Indonesia by Rifaid et al. It's the first time I see an article on the public trust of a new city being quantified, but it needs to be taken with a grain of salt still (->)
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To continue, I feel like, as green and good as this is, it doesn't resolve the land erosion and ocean issues the land is currently facing. If anything, the very tall buildings with heavy green facades are concerning if they're not built incredibly strongly against the waves.
To continue, I feel like, as green and good as this is, it doesn't resolve the land erosion and ocean issues the land is currently facing. If anything, the very tall buildings with heavy green facades are concerning if they're not built incredibly strongly against the waves.
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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To continue, I feel like, as green and good as this is, it doesn't resolve the land erosion and ocean issues the land is currently facing. If anything, the very tall buildings with heavy green facades are concerning if they're not built incredibly strongly against the waves.
To continue, I feel like, as green and good as this is, it doesn't resolve the land erosion and ocean issues the land is currently facing. If anything, the very tall buildings with heavy green facades are concerning if they're not built incredibly strongly against the waves.
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Interesting article about Eko Atlantic City in Nigeria by Ajibola et al. The climate-responsive facades are certainly peculiar but not only are they promising but I have seen them before, at a smaller scale, in France (I believe it was a lab with an algae facade). Optimistic.
Interesting article about Eko Atlantic City in Nigeria by Ajibola et al. The climate-responsive facades are certainly peculiar but not only are they promising but I have seen them before, at a smaller scale, in France (I believe it was a lab with an algae facade). Optimistic.
November 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Interesting article about Eko Atlantic City in Nigeria by Ajibola et al. The climate-responsive facades are certainly peculiar but not only are they promising but I have seen them before, at a smaller scale, in France (I believe it was a lab with an algae facade). Optimistic.
Interesting article about Eko Atlantic City in Nigeria by Ajibola et al. The climate-responsive facades are certainly peculiar but not only are they promising but I have seen them before, at a smaller scale, in France (I believe it was a lab with an algae facade). Optimistic.
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To continue, its strategy- Avoid/Reduce, Shift/Maintain, Improve- is comprehensive, and, granted, seems possible and attractive, but I'm not sure it'll work in very green ways. Still, the educational initiatives on ecology in the Middle East are positive.
To continue, its strategy- Avoid/Reduce, Shift/Maintain, Improve- is comprehensive, and, granted, seems possible and attractive, but I'm not sure it'll work in very green ways. Still, the educational initiatives on ecology in the Middle East are positive.
November 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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To continue, its strategy- Avoid/Reduce, Shift/Maintain, Improve- is comprehensive, and, granted, seems possible and attractive, but I'm not sure it'll work in very green ways. Still, the educational initiatives on ecology in the Middle East are positive.
To continue, its strategy- Avoid/Reduce, Shift/Maintain, Improve- is comprehensive, and, granted, seems possible and attractive, but I'm not sure it'll work in very green ways. Still, the educational initiatives on ecology in the Middle East are positive.
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Very interesting article on Masdar City in the UAE by Shokry. The article is from 2023, and I think the city has had to scale back its carbon-neutral claim somewhat since then, but it remains an innovative approach to climate change strategy.
Very interesting article on Masdar City in the UAE by Shokry. The article is from 2023, and I think the city has had to scale back its carbon-neutral claim somewhat since then, but it remains an innovative approach to climate change strategy.
November 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Very interesting article on Masdar City in the UAE by Shokry. The article is from 2023, and I think the city has had to scale back its carbon-neutral claim somewhat since then, but it remains an innovative approach to climate change strategy.
Very interesting article on Masdar City in the UAE by Shokry. The article is from 2023, and I think the city has had to scale back its carbon-neutral claim somewhat since then, but it remains an innovative approach to climate change strategy.
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To continue, it seems so logical to me that building new cities in the desert will cause water issues that I wonder how they can call their city green. It's for advertising, but it'd be better to be upfront about it. The huge amusement park seemed cool though...
To continue, it seems so logical to me that building new cities in the desert will cause water issues that I wonder how they can call their city green. It's for advertising, but it'd be better to be upfront about it. The huge amusement park seemed cool though...
November 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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To continue, it seems so logical to me that building new cities in the desert will cause water issues that I wonder how they can call their city green. It's for advertising, but it'd be better to be upfront about it. The huge amusement park seemed cool though...
To continue, it seems so logical to me that building new cities in the desert will cause water issues that I wonder how they can call their city green. It's for advertising, but it'd be better to be upfront about it. The huge amusement park seemed cool though...
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Great analysis of Egypt's new Administrative Capital City by Bolleter and Cameron. I have to admit the abstract was harsh to the point of being funny, but it is nice seeing raw honesty for one of those shiny projects, especially this one, which seems so possible.
Great analysis of Egypt's new Administrative Capital City by Bolleter and Cameron. I have to admit the abstract was harsh to the point of being funny, but it is nice seeing raw honesty for one of those shiny projects, especially this one, which seems so possible.
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Great analysis of Egypt's new Administrative Capital City by Bolleter and Cameron. I have to admit the abstract was harsh to the point of being funny, but it is nice seeing raw honesty for one of those shiny projects, especially this one, which seems so possible.
Great analysis of Egypt's new Administrative Capital City by Bolleter and Cameron. I have to admit the abstract was harsh to the point of being funny, but it is nice seeing raw honesty for one of those shiny projects, especially this one, which seems so possible.
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To continue, it makes sense that the designs would fit the population, considering that these spaces are built to be lived in, not as financial developments with resident-customers, or as shiny projects, or as authoritarian symbol cities.
To continue, it makes sense that the designs would fit the population, considering that these spaces are built to be lived in, not as financial developments with resident-customers, or as shiny projects, or as authoritarian symbol cities.
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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To continue, it makes sense that the designs would fit the population, considering that these spaces are built to be lived in, not as financial developments with resident-customers, or as shiny projects, or as authoritarian symbol cities.
To continue, it makes sense that the designs would fit the population, considering that these spaces are built to be lived in, not as financial developments with resident-customers, or as shiny projects, or as authoritarian symbol cities.
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Excellent article about architecture and tradition-led urban design in Jazan City in Saudi Arabia by Khamui, Kaźmierczak, and Pazder. Using local resources and designs sounds like common sense, but is far less awe-inspiring than tech.
Excellent article about architecture and tradition-led urban design in Jazan City in Saudi Arabia by Khamui, Kaźmierczak, and Pazder. Using local resources and designs sounds like common sense, but is far less awe-inspiring than tech.
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Excellent article about architecture and tradition-led urban design in Jazan City in Saudi Arabia by Khamui, Kaźmierczak, and Pazder. Using local resources and designs sounds like common sense, but is far less awe-inspiring than tech.
Excellent article about architecture and tradition-led urban design in Jazan City in Saudi Arabia by Khamui, Kaźmierczak, and Pazder. Using local resources and designs sounds like common sense, but is far less awe-inspiring than tech.
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To continue, seeing it written in the article, it makes sense, but Songdo City's housing being mainly targeted towards the middle and upper class because they can afford more expensive, and they need money for the city, must be the case for other new cities too.
To continue, seeing it written in the article, it makes sense, but Songdo City's housing being mainly targeted towards the middle and upper class because they can afford more expensive, and they need money for the city, must be the case for other new cities too.
November 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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To continue, seeing it written in the article, it makes sense, but Songdo City's housing being mainly targeted towards the middle and upper class because they can afford more expensive, and they need money for the city, must be the case for other new cities too.
To continue, seeing it written in the article, it makes sense, but Songdo City's housing being mainly targeted towards the middle and upper class because they can afford more expensive, and they need money for the city, must be the case for other new cities too.
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Interesting article on Songdo City in South Korea by Kim and Ahn. I already knew the story of the city thanks to a previous article, but this one starts by introducing Songdo as a failed city (bold) to end by revealing it is actually successful in other ways.
Interesting article on Songdo City in South Korea by Kim and Ahn. I already knew the story of the city thanks to a previous article, but this one starts by introducing Songdo as a failed city (bold) to end by revealing it is actually successful in other ways.
November 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Interesting article on Songdo City in South Korea by Kim and Ahn. I already knew the story of the city thanks to a previous article, but this one starts by introducing Songdo as a failed city (bold) to end by revealing it is actually successful in other ways.
Interesting article on Songdo City in South Korea by Kim and Ahn. I already knew the story of the city thanks to a previous article, but this one starts by introducing Songdo as a failed city (bold) to end by revealing it is actually successful in other ways.
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To continue, it's interesting how the new fast city model resembles a DIY toolbox kit that is being sold without anyone having actually built the final DIY product. With fast phenomena come trends, which is worrying, because when will it change, and to what?
To continue, it's interesting how the new fast city model resembles a DIY toolbox kit that is being sold without anyone having actually built the final DIY product. With fast phenomena come trends, which is worrying, because when will it change, and to what?
November 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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To continue, it's interesting how the new fast city model resembles a DIY toolbox kit that is being sold without anyone having actually built the final DIY product. With fast phenomena come trends, which is worrying, because when will it change, and to what?
To continue, it's interesting how the new fast city model resembles a DIY toolbox kit that is being sold without anyone having actually built the final DIY product. With fast phenomena come trends, which is worrying, because when will it change, and to what?
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I got excited seeing my professor being cited in the introduction before seeing who wrote the article, haha. Wonderful article on Zenata Eco-City in Morocco by Moser and Côté-Roy. The fast city model reminds me of the fast food business, where speed is the key.
I got excited seeing my professor being cited in the introduction before seeing who wrote the article, haha. Wonderful article on Zenata Eco-City in Morocco by Moser and Côté-Roy. The fast city model reminds me of the fast food business, where speed is the key.
November 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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I got excited seeing my professor being cited in the introduction before seeing who wrote the article, haha. Wonderful article on Zenata Eco-City in Morocco by Moser and Côté-Roy. The fast city model reminds me of the fast food business, where speed is the key.
I got excited seeing my professor being cited in the introduction before seeing who wrote the article, haha. Wonderful article on Zenata Eco-City in Morocco by Moser and Côté-Roy. The fast city model reminds me of the fast food business, where speed is the key.
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To continue, the phenomenon of new cities becoming smaller and smaller than expected as a result of a lack of funding seems to be common, too. Masdar City's objectives are far too ambitious, and not reaching them hurts the original image. A shame for the PRT.
To continue, the phenomenon of new cities becoming smaller and smaller than expected as a result of a lack of funding seems to be common, too. Masdar City's objectives are far too ambitious, and not reaching them hurts the original image. A shame for the PRT.
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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To continue, the phenomenon of new cities becoming smaller and smaller than expected as a result of a lack of funding seems to be common, too. Masdar City's objectives are far too ambitious, and not reaching them hurts the original image. A shame for the PRT.
To continue, the phenomenon of new cities becoming smaller and smaller than expected as a result of a lack of funding seems to be common, too. Masdar City's objectives are far too ambitious, and not reaching them hurts the original image. A shame for the PRT.