Saudi Arabia has announced the designs of its “The Line” project, describing it as a “civilisational revolution that puts humans first.”
A part of the $500 billion megaproject Neom, the new development will eventually house 9 million residents, according to a statement, and will be built on a footprint of 34 square kilometres.
The Line is 200 metres wide, 170 kilometres long, and 500 metres above sea level.
First look of the project showed two parallel buildings, with mirror as outer walls, rising 500 metres above sea level. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said “The Line” will embody “Zero Gravity Urbanism,” where city functions are layered vertically.
“The designs revealed today for the city’s vertically layered communities will challenge the traditional flat, horizontal cities and create a model for nature preservation and enhanced human livability,” he said in a statement.
He said it “will tackle the challenges facing humanity in urban life today and will shine a light on alternative ways to live.”
The crown prince claims residents will be able to reach all daily needs within a five-minute walk in “The Line,” where public parks and pedestrian areas, schools, homes and places for work are “layered.”
There will also be a high-speed rail with an end-to-end transit of 20 minutes, according to the statement.
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