Blog Economie Numérique – “The Line”, a futuristic city 170 km long, will one day be built in Saudi Arabia?

2023-08-12 07:02:51

By 2030, the futuristic city “The Line”, stretching over 170 km along the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, will be built to accommodate more than one million inhabitants by the start of the next decade.

A photo provided by Saudi Arabia’s Neom on July 26, 2022 shows the design plan for the 500-meter-tall parallel structures, known as “The Line”.

The construction of “The Line”, a 170 km long futuristic city in Saudi Arabia, led by Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), is generating a lot of excitement and anticipation. This ambitious initiative aims to create a sustainable community, where citizens can live, work and enjoy an innovative urban environment.

“The Line” is designed to be a car-free city, with autonomous public transport and smart infrastructure. The use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things will help make this city connected and energy efficient.

The key figures of “The Line” | INFOGRAPHIC WEST-FRANCE

If this project sees the light of day, it might revolutionize the way we design the cities of the future. It would offer a sustainable urban environment where technology would be at the service of the well-being of the inhabitants.

Project challenges?

The challenges facing this project are many, but they only heighten the interest and excitement around this visionary initiative.

One of the main challenges is that related to the design and realization of such an extensive city. From an urbanistic point of view, this is a colossal challenge that requires careful planning to ensure harmony between the different neighborhoods and public spaces.

Another major challenge is the infrastructure needed to run such a city efficiently. Innovative transport systems, sustainable energy networks and advanced technologies will have to be put in place to create a modern and ecological urban environment.

In addition, “The Line” project also faces the challenge of attracting potential residents. It will be necessary to convince the current or future inhabitants to settle in this new futuristic city, by offering them unique advantages such as attractive professional opportunities or an exceptional living environment.

Despite these complex challenges, there are still many questions regarding the feasibility and concrete realization of this project. However, it is undeniable that “The Line” represents a bold vision for the urban future in Saudi Arabia, and its potential can only be welcomed.

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