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“The Line Saudi Arabia” is a massive city project forming lines stretching from the Neom Mountains across the deserts to the Red Sea. The Line is designed to be an entire city composed of two parallel, 200-meter-wide skyscrapers, each 170 kilometers long and 500 meters high — higher than most of the world’s tallest skyscrapers.
The project ensures no cars, no roads and no pollution. In addition, the city is expected to rely on renewable energy and be 95% natural. The entire structure is to be covered with mirrors, and the city is to accommodate 9 million people. In addition, it is to include everything that will make everyday life more pleasant i.e.:
- Lots of parks, waterfalls and other natural objects
- Flying taxis and robots maids
- Vertically layered homes, offices, public parks and public schools
- Walking distance to parks and natural elements (two-minute walk)
- High-speed trains that make only four stops and cover the entire 170-kilometer stretch of the city in a lightning-fast 20 minutes
Benefits
- Higher disposable incomes for citiznes – thanks to reduce commutes there will be less expenses flike car insurance, fuel and parking
- Improving the quality of life and health
- Reduced Commute Times -With a focus on walkability and efficient public transportation, The Line aims to eliminate the need for conventional transportation, reducing commute times and promoting a more convenient and time-efficient lifestyle.
Challenges of “The Line”:
- One of the doubts about the current use of the land is the information that the Saudi Arabian government has been accused of forcibly evicting members of the Howeitat tribe to make way for “The Line Saudi Arabia”. At least 47 tribe members have been arrested or detained for resisting eviction. Five of them were also sentenced to death, according to a report by British human rights group ALQST.
- Funding and Financial Viability – “The Line” is an ambitious and costly undertaking. Ensuring sustained funding and financial viability over the long term may be challenging, especially if economic conditions or investor sentiments change.
- Environmental Concerns – Despite the emphasis on sustainability, the construction and operation of such a large-scale development can have environmental consequences. Balancing rapid urbanization with ecological preservation poses a challenge, and mismanagement could lead to environmental degradation.
- Legal and Regulatory Challenges – Navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks, both domestically and internationally, can pose challenges for a project of this magnitude. Adhering to various legal requirements and standards is essential for the project’s success.
Conclusion
“The Line Saudi Arabia” is outlining a vision for the future of urban living with an emphasis on sustainability, technology and connectivity. It presents a remarkable vision of the future we could only imagine in the movies. It promises us many advantages that are likely to improve our lives. However, as with any ambitious project, there are challenges and concerns that require careful consideration. As we watch the development of “The Line”, it is essential to critically assess whether the project is consistent with the ideals presented and how it can shape the future of urban development around the world. In my opinion, the execution of such a project is so heavy and labor-intensive that we will still be waiting a very long time to see the desired result.
https://www.neom.com/en-us/regions/theline
https://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/civil/the-line-saudi-arabia-news.htm
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