World's First Zero Carbon, Zero Waste City
The world’s first zero carbon, zero waste city is being developed in Abu Dhabi as a result of the Masdar Initiative. This mixed-use, high density city will include a new university, special economic zones, edutainment facilities, research facilities and world class laboratories. A carefully selected pool of international tenants will invest, develop, and commercialize advanced energy technologies.
The city will be car free and walking encouraged with a maximum distance of 200m to amenities and the nearest transport links. Pedestrian friendly shaded streets and pathways offset Abu Dhabi’s extreme climate.
Masdar CEO, Sultan Al Jaber explained, “There is nothing like this in the world. We are creating a synergetic environment; it is a true alternative energy cluster. Here you will find researchers, students, scientists, business investment professionals, and policy makers all within the same community. It will combine the talent, expertise and resources to enable the technological breakthroughs necessary for truly sustainable development.”
Surrounded by wind and photovoltaic farms, research fields and plantations, this tightly planned, 6 million square meter city will be entirely self-sustaining.
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more info please?
I suppose I could do the research myself, but who is designing it and when is it going to be constructed? Also what are they planning to do for food?
"Will the transformation."-Rilke
a few bits
It looks to be "Masterplanned by Foster + Partners, the initiative has been driven by the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company"
"The new six square kilometer energy, science and technology community will open in late 2009"
"In phase one of the project a large solar photovoltaic power plant will be built as a central energy source. In phase two urban growth will occur."
As for food, I think that's where the plantations come in. At this stage there doesn't appear to be a lot of detailed info. But Ill dig around and see what I can see.
My feeling is that, while theyve got a lot of things sorted, as well as the finances and the hearts&minds to make it happen, it will be a 'work in progress'.
Of course it also poses a challenge and should inspire existing cities towards the same.