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(LifeSiteNews) — Saudi Arabia unveiled visuals of its plans to build a 170 kilometer-long linear, one-building “green” city called The Line and designed to sustainably meet the living needs of 9 million people.
“For too long, humanity has existed within dysfunctional and polluted cities that ignore nature. Now, a revolution in civilization is taking place,” explains the promo video for the city, shared online Wednesday by Dezeen.
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The ambitious planned megastructure, which looks like a line stretching across the desert from an aerial view, is billed as a way to “consolidate” the carbon footprint of a traditional city. By running entirely on renewable energy, and confining city transportation to a high-speed rail, the city would boast zero carbon emissions once operative.
Residential, commercial and leisure areas as well as schools would all be included in the futuristic city, consisting of two-skyscraper, 500-meter-high wall-like structures with mirror facades
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