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#20 - Woven City, Japan #newcities
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Woven City is a new city in Japan, the brainchild of Toyota, as the company aims to transition from a traditional automaker to a modern mobility company. Woven City represents a new city as a laboratory for technological innovations
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Woven City is a new city in Japan, the brainchild of Toyota, as the company aims to transition from a traditional automaker to a modern mobility company. Woven City represents a new city as a laboratory for technological innovations
Toyota Completes First Phase Of Experimental Woven City In Japan
Toyota has completed construction of the first phase of its experimental Woven City at the foot of Mt Fuji and people will start moving in in fall 2025
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November 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
#20 - Woven City, Japan #newcities
www.forbes.com/sites/samabu...
Woven City is a new city in Japan, the brainchild of Toyota, as the company aims to transition from a traditional automaker to a modern mobility company. Woven City represents a new city as a laboratory for technological innovations
www.forbes.com/sites/samabu...
Woven City is a new city in Japan, the brainchild of Toyota, as the company aims to transition from a traditional automaker to a modern mobility company. Woven City represents a new city as a laboratory for technological innovations
#19 - Próspera ZEDE, Honduras #newcities
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Próspera ZEDE was the first Honduran charter city, established in 2017 by Venezuelan native Erick Brimen through a company incorporated in Delaware. Despite the repeal of the enabling legislation in 2022, the city
goodauthority.org/news/freedom...
Próspera ZEDE was the first Honduran charter city, established in 2017 by Venezuelan native Erick Brimen through a company incorporated in Delaware. Despite the repeal of the enabling legislation in 2022, the city
You want to live in a Freedom City? Take a closer look at Honduras.
Próspera offers a cautionary tale on deregulation and charter cities.
goodauthority.org
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
#19 - Próspera ZEDE, Honduras #newcities
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Próspera ZEDE was the first Honduran charter city, established in 2017 by Venezuelan native Erick Brimen through a company incorporated in Delaware. Despite the repeal of the enabling legislation in 2022, the city
goodauthority.org/news/freedom...
Próspera ZEDE was the first Honduran charter city, established in 2017 by Venezuelan native Erick Brimen through a company incorporated in Delaware. Despite the repeal of the enabling legislation in 2022, the city
#18 - Serena del Mar, Columbia #newcities
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The leading actor behind Colombia's new city of Serena del Mar is Rafael del Castillo, a prominent Cartagena businessman and a part of the city's most established industrial families. In 2008, he founded the urban development
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The leading actor behind Colombia's new city of Serena del Mar is Rafael del Castillo, a prominent Cartagena businessman and a part of the city's most established industrial families. In 2008, he founded the urban development
Rafael del Castillo, el artífice de la primera ciudad sostenible dentro de Cartagena
La innovadora propuesta urbanística liderada por este empresario cartagenero, Serena del Mar, ha demostrado que sí es posible construir ciudades con visión de largo plazo, en armonía con la naturaleza...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
#18 - Serena del Mar, Columbia #newcities
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The leading actor behind Colombia's new city of Serena del Mar is Rafael del Castillo, a prominent Cartagena businessman and a part of the city's most established industrial families. In 2008, he founded the urban development
elpais.com/america-colo...
The leading actor behind Colombia's new city of Serena del Mar is Rafael del Castillo, a prominent Cartagena businessman and a part of the city's most established industrial families. In 2008, he founded the urban development
#17 - Trump’s ‘Freedom Cities’ #newcities
www.businessinsider.com/trump-freedo...
Discourse around Trump's 'Freedom Cities' began circulating when the now-president announced the idea during his second campaign. The basic goal of this vague proposal is to build housing and manufacturing hubs on
www.businessinsider.com/trump-freedo...
Discourse around Trump's 'Freedom Cities' began circulating when the now-president announced the idea during his second campaign. The basic goal of this vague proposal is to build housing and manufacturing hubs on
Trump's 'Freedom Cities' promised to bring down housing costs. A conservative think tank has mapped out where they could go.
On the campaign trail, Trump suggested building 'Freedom Cities' on federal land to boost housing and jobs.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
#17 - Trump’s ‘Freedom Cities’ #newcities
www.businessinsider.com/trump-freedo...
Discourse around Trump's 'Freedom Cities' began circulating when the now-president announced the idea during his second campaign. The basic goal of this vague proposal is to build housing and manufacturing hubs on
www.businessinsider.com/trump-freedo...
Discourse around Trump's 'Freedom Cities' began circulating when the now-president announced the idea during his second campaign. The basic goal of this vague proposal is to build housing and manufacturing hubs on
#16 - Nusantara, Indonesia #newcities
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Nusantara is a $30 billion mega project that was announced in 2019 to replace Jakarta as Indonesia's capital, due to issues with overpopulation and rising sea levels. While the Nusantara is set to be operational (yet not
www.businessinsider.com/indonesia-ne...
Nusantara is a $30 billion mega project that was announced in 2019 to replace Jakarta as Indonesia's capital, due to issues with overpopulation and rising sea levels. While the Nusantara is set to be operational (yet not
Indonesia's $30 billion purpose-built new capital city is not going to plan
Nusantara is meant to be ready to house Indonesia's government by October. But building a city in the Borneo jungle is proving a challenge.
www.businessinsider.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#16 - Nusantara, Indonesia #newcities
www.businessinsider.com/indonesia-ne...
Nusantara is a $30 billion mega project that was announced in 2019 to replace Jakarta as Indonesia's capital, due to issues with overpopulation and rising sea levels. While the Nusantara is set to be operational (yet not
www.businessinsider.com/indonesia-ne...
Nusantara is a $30 billion mega project that was announced in 2019 to replace Jakarta as Indonesia's capital, due to issues with overpopulation and rising sea levels. While the Nusantara is set to be operational (yet not
#15 - The Line, Saudi Arabia #newcities
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This article presents a detailed visual investigation of The Line, informed by 20 interviews with anonymous individuals who have worked on the line, including architects, engineers, and former senior executives. Neom claims they
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This article presents a detailed visual investigation of The Line, informed by 20 interviews with anonymous individuals who have worked on the line, including architects, engineers, and former senior executives. Neom claims they
End of The Line: how Saudi Arabia’s Neom dream unravelled
Mohammed bin Salman’s utopian city was undone by the laws of physics and finance
ig.ft.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
#15 - The Line, Saudi Arabia #newcities
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This article presents a detailed visual investigation of The Line, informed by 20 interviews with anonymous individuals who have worked on the line, including architects, engineers, and former senior executives. Neom claims they
ig.ft.com/saudi-neom-l...
This article presents a detailed visual investigation of The Line, informed by 20 interviews with anonymous individuals who have worked on the line, including architects, engineers, and former senior executives. Neom claims they
#14 - Mooikloof Mega City, South Africa #newcities
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This article offers a recent update on Mooikloof as of late October 2025. While the project claims to adhere to "high" environmental standards, much of its current and future focus remains on infrastructure
businesstech.co.za/news/propert...
This article offers a recent update on Mooikloof as of late October 2025. While the project claims to adhere to "high" environmental standards, much of its current and future focus remains on infrastructure
R84 billion smart city being built in South Africa’s richest province
Balwin Properties has seen a massive rise in earnings despite increasing expenditure linked to the Mooikloof Smart City.
businesstech.co.za
November 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
#14 - Mooikloof Mega City, South Africa #newcities
businesstech.co.za/news/propert...
This article offers a recent update on Mooikloof as of late October 2025. While the project claims to adhere to "high" environmental standards, much of its current and future focus remains on infrastructure
businesstech.co.za/news/propert...
This article offers a recent update on Mooikloof as of late October 2025. While the project claims to adhere to "high" environmental standards, much of its current and future focus remains on infrastructure
#13 - Mooikloof Mega City, South Africa #newcities
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Mooikloof was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2020 as one of 62 government strategic integrated projects (SIP) as part of South Africa’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery plan. Mooikloof is advertised as a
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Mooikloof was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2020 as one of 62 government strategic integrated projects (SIP) as part of South Africa’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery plan. Mooikloof is advertised as a
Mooikloof Smart City moves ahead despite outstanding government reimbursement
The DA in Gauteng has commended the progress made and the successful completion of the first phase of the Mooikloof Smart City project.
www.citizen.co.za
November 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
#13 - Mooikloof Mega City, South Africa #newcities
www.citizen.co.za/rekord/news-...
Mooikloof was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2020 as one of 62 government strategic integrated projects (SIP) as part of South Africa’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery plan. Mooikloof is advertised as a
www.citizen.co.za/rekord/news-...
Mooikloof was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2020 as one of 62 government strategic integrated projects (SIP) as part of South Africa’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery plan. Mooikloof is advertised as a
#12 - Arkadag, Turkmenistan #newcities
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This article previews images from Turkmenistan's new city, Arkadag, and its bizarre inauguration party. Arkadad, located 30km from the nation's capital (Ashgabat), is named after Turkmenistan's previous leader, Berdymukhammedov,
www.rferl.org/a/turkmenist...
This article previews images from Turkmenistan's new city, Arkadag, and its bizarre inauguration party. Arkadad, located 30km from the nation's capital (Ashgabat), is named after Turkmenistan's previous leader, Berdymukhammedov,
Impoverished Turkmenistan Opens Arkadag, A Multibillion-Dollar City Named After Its Former President
Turkmenistan officially opened a multibillion-dollar city built from scratch on June 29. Arkadag is named in honor of the current president’s authoritarian father, who led the nation with an iron fist for 15 years.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM
#12 - Arkadag, Turkmenistan #newcities
www.rferl.org/a/turkmenist...
This article previews images from Turkmenistan's new city, Arkadag, and its bizarre inauguration party. Arkadad, located 30km from the nation's capital (Ashgabat), is named after Turkmenistan's previous leader, Berdymukhammedov,
www.rferl.org/a/turkmenist...
This article previews images from Turkmenistan's new city, Arkadag, and its bizarre inauguration party. Arkadad, located 30km from the nation's capital (Ashgabat), is named after Turkmenistan's previous leader, Berdymukhammedov,
#11 - East Solano Plan, California #newcities
www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/b...
The plan for the new city in East Solano, developed by former financier Jan Sramek, who is now the CEO of California Forever, has been put on hold. The project, similar to Telosa – another prominent American new city
www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/b...
The plan for the new city in East Solano, developed by former financier Jan Sramek, who is now the CEO of California Forever, has been put on hold. The project, similar to Telosa – another prominent American new city
Silicon Valley Investors’ Plans for a New City Put on Hold (Published 2024)
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
#11 - East Solano Plan, California #newcities
www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/b...
The plan for the new city in East Solano, developed by former financier Jan Sramek, who is now the CEO of California Forever, has been put on hold. The project, similar to Telosa – another prominent American new city
www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/b...
The plan for the new city in East Solano, developed by former financier Jan Sramek, who is now the CEO of California Forever, has been put on hold. The project, similar to Telosa – another prominent American new city
#10 - East Solano Plan, California #newcities
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California Forever, the parent company of Flannery Associates, has purchased 52,000 acres of farmland in Northern California to design and develop a new city. The plan's design is underpinned by five principles:
www.businessinsider.com/images-new-c...
California Forever, the parent company of Flannery Associates, has purchased 52,000 acres of farmland in Northern California to design and develop a new city. The plan's design is underpinned by five principles:
This is how the billionaires planning a new city near San Francisco imagine their utopia could look
California Forever, which owns Flannery Associates, posted computer-generated images of how their proposed community could look.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
#10 - East Solano Plan, California #newcities
www.businessinsider.com/images-new-c...
California Forever, the parent company of Flannery Associates, has purchased 52,000 acres of farmland in Northern California to design and develop a new city. The plan's design is underpinned by five principles:
www.businessinsider.com/images-new-c...
California Forever, the parent company of Flannery Associates, has purchased 52,000 acres of farmland in Northern California to design and develop a new city. The plan's design is underpinned by five principles:
#9 - Tanamasoandro, Madagascar #newcities
www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/13...
The ACUD of Egypt has signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” with the State Secretariat for New City Development & Housing of Madagascar to assist in the planning of the country’s future capital, Tanamasoandro. The ACUD
www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/13...
The ACUD of Egypt has signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” with the State Secretariat for New City Development & Housing of Madagascar to assist in the planning of the country’s future capital, Tanamasoandro. The ACUD
Egypt’s ACUD to develop Madagascar’s new capital tanamasoandro
Madagascar Looks to Egypt’s Urban Development Success for New Capital
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November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
#9 - Tanamasoandro, Madagascar #newcities
www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/13...
The ACUD of Egypt has signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” with the State Secretariat for New City Development & Housing of Madagascar to assist in the planning of the country’s future capital, Tanamasoandro. The ACUD
www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/13...
The ACUD of Egypt has signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” with the State Secretariat for New City Development & Housing of Madagascar to assist in the planning of the country’s future capital, Tanamasoandro. The ACUD
#8 - New Administrative Capital, Egypt #newcities
african.business/2025/07/trad...
As of July 2025, 1,500 families have moved into the limited number of housing (mostly high-end) built in the NAC. While it is claimed that the NAC will hold a population of 8 million, its planned residential areas
african.business/2025/07/trad...
As of July 2025, 1,500 families have moved into the limited number of housing (mostly high-end) built in the NAC. While it is claimed that the NAC will hold a population of 8 million, its planned residential areas
Can Egypt’s New Administrative Capital defy the sceptics?
Egypt says that the New Administrative Capital will define a modern and ambitious country, but sceptics say it risks failing communities.
african.business
October 31, 2025 at 1:18 AM
#8 - New Administrative Capital, Egypt #newcities
african.business/2025/07/trad...
As of July 2025, 1,500 families have moved into the limited number of housing (mostly high-end) built in the NAC. While it is claimed that the NAC will hold a population of 8 million, its planned residential areas
african.business/2025/07/trad...
As of July 2025, 1,500 families have moved into the limited number of housing (mostly high-end) built in the NAC. While it is claimed that the NAC will hold a population of 8 million, its planned residential areas
#7 - Maldives Floating City #newcities
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
Dutch architects behind MFC claim it will be a sustainable, affordable city for “ordinary people like teachers and taxi drivers” (ironically, considering MFC will allegedly be a car free city). I’m not sure how MFC will serve
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
Dutch architects behind MFC claim it will be a sustainable, affordable city for “ordinary people like teachers and taxi drivers” (ironically, considering MFC will allegedly be a car free city). I’m not sure how MFC will serve
A Floating City Can't Sink: Battling Climate Change in the Maldives
A city for 20,000 people built on water is being constructed in record time in the Maldives. The largest project of its kind to be built do date, it could serve as a model for other cities affected by...
www.spiegel.de
October 28, 2025 at 1:07 AM
#7 - Maldives Floating City #newcities
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
Dutch architects behind MFC claim it will be a sustainable, affordable city for “ordinary people like teachers and taxi drivers” (ironically, considering MFC will allegedly be a car free city). I’m not sure how MFC will serve
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
Dutch architects behind MFC claim it will be a sustainable, affordable city for “ordinary people like teachers and taxi drivers” (ironically, considering MFC will allegedly be a car free city). I’m not sure how MFC will serve
#6 - Maldives Floating City #newcities
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The MFC was designed by Dutch firms and approved by Maldivian island governments in 2022 as a solution to the dangerously high sea levels plaguing the nation. The plan encompasses a 200-hectare lagoon in the Indian
www.ubm-development.com/magazin/en/m...
The MFC was designed by Dutch firms and approved by Maldivian island governments in 2022 as a solution to the dangerously high sea levels plaguing the nation. The plan encompasses a 200-hectare lagoon in the Indian
Maldives Floating City: climate innovators at work - ubm magazine
Maldives Floating City, the "world's first true floating city", is designed by Dutch Docklands and Waterstudio.
www.ubm-development.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:48 AM
#6 - Maldives Floating City #newcities
www.ubm-development.com/magazin/en/m...
The MFC was designed by Dutch firms and approved by Maldivian island governments in 2022 as a solution to the dangerously high sea levels plaguing the nation. The plan encompasses a 200-hectare lagoon in the Indian
www.ubm-development.com/magazin/en/m...
The MFC was designed by Dutch firms and approved by Maldivian island governments in 2022 as a solution to the dangerously high sea levels plaguing the nation. The plan encompasses a 200-hectare lagoon in the Indian
#5 - Telosa, USA #newcities
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Planners claim that Telosa’s design will serve as a “flexible framework” shaped by the environment, “the people of its chosen site,” and grounded in “culture and traditions” — all culminating in hopes of creating a city with “soul.”
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Planners claim that Telosa’s design will serve as a “flexible framework” shaped by the environment, “the people of its chosen site,” and grounded in “culture and traditions” — all culminating in hopes of creating a city with “soul.”
Telosa: BIG’s Bold Vision For Sustainable, People-First Urban Living
Telosa, a visionary project by architect BIG and entrepreneur Marc Lore, is a carbon-neutral city in the American desert for 2050 with a focus on social equity.
www.forbes.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
#5 - Telosa, USA #newcities
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Planners claim that Telosa’s design will serve as a “flexible framework” shaped by the environment, “the people of its chosen site,” and grounded in “culture and traditions” — all culminating in hopes of creating a city with “soul.”
www.forbes.com/sites/narges...
Planners claim that Telosa’s design will serve as a “flexible framework” shaped by the environment, “the people of its chosen site,” and grounded in “culture and traditions” — all culminating in hopes of creating a city with “soul.”
#4 - Telosa, USA #newcities
www.dezeen.com/2025/08/21/t...
Recent renderings of the proposed plan for Telosa feature transportation rails, main roads creating a central spine, large towers with shared street markets, and "ground to air" (GTA) vehicles. The project's ethos, Equitism, proposes a
www.dezeen.com/2025/08/21/t...
Recent renderings of the proposed plan for Telosa feature transportation rails, main roads creating a central spine, large towers with shared street markets, and "ground to air" (GTA) vehicles. The project's ethos, Equitism, proposes a
BIG's Telosa city includes circular transit hub and flying vehicles
Renderings of Telosa city by BIG and former Walmart e-commerce Marc Lore show details such as large wooden "mobility hub"
www.dezeen.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
#4 - Telosa, USA #newcities
www.dezeen.com/2025/08/21/t...
Recent renderings of the proposed plan for Telosa feature transportation rails, main roads creating a central spine, large towers with shared street markets, and "ground to air" (GTA) vehicles. The project's ethos, Equitism, proposes a
www.dezeen.com/2025/08/21/t...
Recent renderings of the proposed plan for Telosa feature transportation rails, main roads creating a central spine, large towers with shared street markets, and "ground to air" (GTA) vehicles. The project's ethos, Equitism, proposes a
#3 Telosa, USA #newcities
toposmagazine.com/telosa-city/
Telosa is a utopian new city plan proposed by billionaire Marc Lore who describes hopes of a “open, fair and inclusive city” in the middle of the desert. Inspired by Scandinavian cities, Telosa aims to embody sustainability and diversity
toposmagazine.com/telosa-city/
Telosa is a utopian new city plan proposed by billionaire Marc Lore who describes hopes of a “open, fair and inclusive city” in the middle of the desert. Inspired by Scandinavian cities, Telosa aims to embody sustainability and diversity
Telosa: City of the future? - Topos Magazine
Telosa City in the US desert will be a planned, sustainable and equitable city. Read more about the utopian plan here.
toposmagazine.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
#3 Telosa, USA #newcities
toposmagazine.com/telosa-city/
Telosa is a utopian new city plan proposed by billionaire Marc Lore who describes hopes of a “open, fair and inclusive city” in the middle of the desert. Inspired by Scandinavian cities, Telosa aims to embody sustainability and diversity
toposmagazine.com/telosa-city/
Telosa is a utopian new city plan proposed by billionaire Marc Lore who describes hopes of a “open, fair and inclusive city” in the middle of the desert. Inspired by Scandinavian cities, Telosa aims to embody sustainability and diversity
#2 - Islamabad, Pakistan #newcities
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The original design of Islamabad - Pakistan's capital - was meant to be a "haven from urban sprawl" for civil servants. Contrary to the previous capital, Karachi, Islamabad is characterized by grid patterns and orderliness...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The original design of Islamabad - Pakistan's capital - was meant to be a "haven from urban sprawl" for civil servants. Contrary to the previous capital, Karachi, Islamabad is characterized by grid patterns and orderliness...
The Master Plan That Shaped Pakistan’s Capital Is No Longer Working
The blueprint has long struggled to address Islamabad’s unruly growth, and after six decades experts say it is due for a revamp.
www.bloomberg.com
September 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
#2 - Islamabad, Pakistan #newcities
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The original design of Islamabad - Pakistan's capital - was meant to be a "haven from urban sprawl" for civil servants. Contrary to the previous capital, Karachi, Islamabad is characterized by grid patterns and orderliness...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The original design of Islamabad - Pakistan's capital - was meant to be a "haven from urban sprawl" for civil servants. Contrary to the previous capital, Karachi, Islamabad is characterized by grid patterns and orderliness...
#1 - New Administrative Capital, Egypt #newcities
www.dezeen.com/2025/06/10/e...
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's flagship project of moving Egypt's capital from Cairo has sparked much controversy. The construction of the New Administrative Capital is well underway, with major monuments - ...
www.dezeen.com/2025/06/10/e...
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's flagship project of moving Egypt's capital from Cairo has sparked much controversy. The construction of the New Administrative Capital is well underway, with major monuments - ...
Everything you need to know about Egypt's new capital city
Egypt's New Administrative Capital recently became the country's seat of government. Here is everything you need to know about Egypt's new capital city.
www.dezeen.com
September 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
#1 - New Administrative Capital, Egypt #newcities
www.dezeen.com/2025/06/10/e...
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's flagship project of moving Egypt's capital from Cairo has sparked much controversy. The construction of the New Administrative Capital is well underway, with major monuments - ...
www.dezeen.com/2025/06/10/e...
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's flagship project of moving Egypt's capital from Cairo has sparked much controversy. The construction of the New Administrative Capital is well underway, with major monuments - ...