MASDAR CITY
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MASDAR CITY
LOCATION: ABU DHABI, UAE CEO: MOHAMED JAMEEL AL RAMAHI
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: MASDAR
COST: US $ 22BN( PROJECTED)
NOTABLE FEATURE: DESIGNED TO BE A ZERO-WASTE, ZERO- CARBON CITY
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Though still under development, Masdar City remains one of the boldest experiments in sustainable urbanism ever undertaken. Planned as a zerocarbon, zero-waste metropolis powered by renewable energy, it features a dense street layout inspired by traditional Arabic cities to maximise shading and natural ventilation. Electric public transport and walkability reduce dependence on cars, while solar panels and wind towers help maintain a comfortable microclimate. Despite delays and scaled-back ambitions, Masdar City is an example of utopian design in action.
Mohamed Jameel al Ramahi, CEO, Masdar
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