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News • News • 28 Jul 2022
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman envisions futuristic Saudi Arabian city shaped like 170 kilometers long line
The 9 million inhabitant city will only be 200 meters wide, 500 meters above sea level and 170 kilometers long. The linear superstructure, reminiscent of radical ideas by Superstudio, aims to redefine the concept of urban development.
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The city will be free of roads, cars and emission and run on 100% renewable energy. The concept prioritizes people's health and well-being over infrastructure as in traditional cities. Nature ahead of development. 95% of NEOM’s land, located northwest of Saudi Arabia at the red sea, will be preserved.
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"THE LINE will tackle the challenges facing humanity in urban life today and will shine a light on alternative ways to live. We cannot ignore the livability and... More