Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to build a $1 trillion linear city inside a 170 km mirrored skyscraper. .“For too long, humanity has existed within dysfunctional and polluted cities that ignore nature,” said the voice-over in a video this week..“Now, a revolution in civilization is taking place.” . The LineSaudi Arabia unveils plans to build this $1 trillion ‘linear city’ inside a 170km-long mirrored skyscraper. .The Saudi Arabia government said The Line will be consolidated and designed to protect nature. It said The Line will be home to nine million residents. .Communities within The Line will be organized into three dimensions. Residents will have access to their basic needs within a five minute walk, and the infrastructure will make it possible to travel from one end to another within 20 minutes. .The Saudi Arabia government went on to say artificial intelligence will help services run. It added AI will allow automated efficiency and a temperate climate with natural ventilation. .The Line will be powered by 100% renewable energy, said the Saudi Arabia government. The video said there will be equitable views and access to nature. .It is at the heart of global trade routes, as many cities are located within six hours. This will allow commerce and communities to thrive. .“The Line is designed as a series of unique communities offering a wealth of amenities,” said the voice-over. .Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the model he envisions will act as a replacement for unchecked urban development and waste that had diminished living standards for city residents. .The project will depend on government subsidies, but other sources of funding include the private sector and an initial public offering. .Some analysts said the extravagance of the project has left them wondering whether it will succeed.
Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to build a $1 trillion linear city inside a 170 km mirrored skyscraper. .“For too long, humanity has existed within dysfunctional and polluted cities that ignore nature,” said the voice-over in a video this week..“Now, a revolution in civilization is taking place.” . The LineSaudi Arabia unveils plans to build this $1 trillion ‘linear city’ inside a 170km-long mirrored skyscraper. .The Saudi Arabia government said The Line will be consolidated and designed to protect nature. It said The Line will be home to nine million residents. .Communities within The Line will be organized into three dimensions. Residents will have access to their basic needs within a five minute walk, and the infrastructure will make it possible to travel from one end to another within 20 minutes. .The Saudi Arabia government went on to say artificial intelligence will help services run. It added AI will allow automated efficiency and a temperate climate with natural ventilation. .The Line will be powered by 100% renewable energy, said the Saudi Arabia government. The video said there will be equitable views and access to nature. .It is at the heart of global trade routes, as many cities are located within six hours. This will allow commerce and communities to thrive. .“The Line is designed as a series of unique communities offering a wealth of amenities,” said the voice-over. .Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the model he envisions will act as a replacement for unchecked urban development and waste that had diminished living standards for city residents. .The project will depend on government subsidies, but other sources of funding include the private sector and an initial public offering. .Some analysts said the extravagance of the project has left them wondering whether it will succeed.