Like in a science-fiction movie: 6 futuristic cities being built in different countries

Designing the future is an interesting challenge for architects and urban planners. Creating futuristic cities is no longer just the realm of science fiction. In recent years, this goal has reached a new level, reports AD.

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Every few months, firms unveil plans for completely reimagined megacities, from floating cities to ones in space. In these new cities, sustainable infrastructure and smart technology are often a given. In some cases, the plans even include things that have not yet been brought to market, such as flying cars or ultra-high-speed autonomous vehicles. However, it never hurts to dream big, right? Here are six of the most interesting proposals for futuristic cities, some of which are already under construction.

Smart Forest City, Mexico

Stefano Boeri, an Italian architect, unveiled plans in 2019 for a smart city near Cancun called Smart Forest City. The proposed metropolis will contain 7,5 million plants and is based on Mayan heritage and the relationship of culture with the natural world.

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“With new public parks and private gardens, green roofs and green facades, effectively occupied areas will be returned to nature thanks to the perfect balance between the amount of green space and the built area,” the company said.

Data collection is an important aspect of the proposed project, but Boeri says it will benefit residents as it will be used to improve management.

Telosa, USA

Telosa's vision, envisioned by billionaire Marc Lore, is to "create a new city in America that will set a global standard for urban living, expand human potential, and become a model for future generations."

While its exact location has not yet been determined, the city will prioritize pedestrians and cyclists through several "slow-moving autonomous vehicle devices." The city was designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. Renewable resources will feed the urban area, green spaces will be protected and prioritized, water will be stored, treated and reused on site.

In addition to environmental initiatives, the city will be built on the idea of ​​equitism, "an economic system in which citizens have a share in the city's land." The project currently aims to increase the population to 5 million people by 2050.

The Line, Saudi Arabia

Building futuristic cities is not a cheap task. Case in point: Saudi Arabia plans to invest between $160 billion and $100 billion to build The Line, Saudi Arabia's 200-kilometre-long linear city.

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Featuring a mirrored façade, the city will eliminate the need for cars and carbon emissions by introducing high-speed autonomous transport. According to Gizmodo, construction of the city has already begun and will be completed by 2030.

Oceanix Busan, South Korea

While proposals for floating cities are becoming more common these days, Oceanix Busan may be the first project to actually be completed. Oceanix hired Bjarke Ingels Group and SAMOO to design the city.

The city will be built from biorock, a self-sustaining and self-healing cement-like material. The architects hope it will serve as an example for other coastal communities struggling with rising sea levels and other challenges brought on by climate change.

Chengdu Sky Valley, China

Chengdu Sky Valley, designed by MVRDV, was conceived as a participant in the Future Science and Technology City competition, although the project is not currently moving forward. The metropolis is designed to preserve and improve the traditional settlements of Lingpan, which are rural communities in the valleys of the area.

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For this reason, the new buildings are grouped on the hills and are designed to highlight the horizon of the valley. By preserving the region's agricultural landscape, residents are offered "more lifestyle choices, including opportunities to build themselves and develop a self-sufficient lifestyle in harmony with nature."

Amaravati, India

Although this master plan for Amaravati, conceived by Foster+Partners, is no longer being implemented, it gives a good idea of ​​what a futuristic city could look like. According to the plan, the government complex will become the anchor of the city, and a large central green space will span the city center, like New York's Central Park.

The firm has also developed an aggressive environmental strategy, which will see "at least 60% of the area occupied by greenery or water." According to Foster+Partners, the metropolis could become one of the most sustainable in the world and use a variety of emerging technologies, including photovoltaic panels, electric vehicles, water taxis and dedicated cycling routes.

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