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Treasure Island, San Francisco, California, USA designed by SOM
SOM has created a bold new vision for Treasure Island, a 393-acre manmade island in the heart of the San Francisco Bay. Upon completion, the area will boast a diverse community with access to unprecedented open space, resource-conserving technologies, and a robust network of transportation options. -- architect's web site
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Tianjin Eco-city Development, Tianjin, China
On 18 November 2007, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao signed a Framework Agreement for Singapore and China to jointly develop Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city. The Tianjin Eco-city's vision is to be a thriving city which is socially harmonious, environmentally-friendly and resource-efficient – a model for sustainable development". -- Official web site
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| Source: arup.com |
Wanzhuang eco-city, Langfang, China designed by Arup
Agricultural land is rapidly disappearing in China following rapid urbanisation and desertification. Wanzhuang provides a unique opportunity to explore eco-city development with a focus on agriculture as a starting point. Located halfway between Beijing and the port city of Tianjin, the 80km2 site, the area has been selected by the Chinese Government for development into a city that will accommodate approximately 400,000 people by 2025. -- architect's web site
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Dongtan, Chongming Island, Shanghai, China designed by Arup
Dongtan will produce its own energy from wind, solar, bio-fuel and recycled city waste. Clean technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells will power public transport. A network of cycle and footpaths will help the city achieve close to zero vehicle emissions. Farmland within the Dongtan site will use organic farming methods to grow food. -- treehugger
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| Source: fosterandpartners.com |
Masdar, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates designed by FOSTER + PARTNERS
The 640-hectare project is a key component of the Masdar Initiative, established by the government of Abu Dhabi to advance the development of renewable energy and clean-technology solutions for a life beyond oil. The city will become a centre for the advancement of new ideas for energy production, with the ambition of attracting the highest levels of expertise. -- architect's web site
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