Epic project in the desert outside Abu Dhabi aiming for "zero carbon, zero waste".
Masdar, UAE —
Epic project in the desert outside Abu Dhabi aiming for "zero carbon, zero waste".
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Future business hub set on 400-hectare site could make it a regional superpower.
Guadalajara, Mexico —
Future business hub set on 400-hectare site could make it a regional superpower.
Ciudad Creativa Digital Project
Multi-billion project is a flagship of Qatar's rapid development mission.
Lusail, Qatar —
Multi-billion project is a flagship of Qatar's rapid development mission.
Lusail.com
The President's "City of Knowledge" will cost over $1 billion.
Yachay, Ecuador —
The President's "City of Knowledge" will cost over $1 billion.
yachay.gov
The capital boasts one of the world's largest fleets of electronic taxis.
Bogota, Colombia —
The capital boasts one of the world's largest fleets of electronic taxis.
BYD
One of the world's fastest Internet connections will power a tech park in the rapidly evolving city.
Vilnius, Lithuania —
One of the world's fastest Internet connections will power a tech park in the rapidly evolving city.
vilnius.lt
Massive investment will build new industries and revamp ageing infrastructure.
Accra, Ghana —
Massive investment will build new industries and revamp ageing infrastructure.
Hope city
The test case for President Modi's '100 Smart Cities' vision.
Dholera, India —
The test case for President Modi's '100 Smart Cities' vision.
Youtube/MODI
Once a small village, now transformed into a fast-paced business hub.
Kalkara, Malta —
Once a small village, now transformed into a fast-paced business hub.
smart city malta
Open government and low carbon travel are fueling progress in Peru.
Lima, Peru —
Open government and low carbon travel are fueling progress in Peru.
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