Simple_Jack Posted January 16, 2011 My link  My link  This looks like a really cool idea. Supposedly it's planned to be finished in 2020. It's funny I saw this, because growing up I would sometimes day dream the city of the future would look like this (except with flying cars dammit! LOL:)     What do you guys think? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strawdog65 Posted January 16, 2011 My link  My link  This looks like a really cool idea. Supposedly it's planned to be finished in 2020. It's funny I saw this, because growing up I would sometimes day dream the city of the future would look like this (except with flying cars dammit! LOL:)     What do you guys think?   I think it's great! I wish we in the USA had the vision to do this.  The only part of this missing is a Resource based economy. http://anewworldsociety.ning.com/notes/What_is_the_Resource_Based_Economy_Foundation 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starjumper Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) The city of the future will actually look more like thatched huts and log cabins in small groups. Edited January 17, 2011 by Starjumper7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starjumper Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Edited January 17, 2011 by Starjumper7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vajrahridaya Posted January 16, 2011 Â Â What do you guys think? Â I read about it through my yahoo, and I like the idea! I don't like the government of China at all, but... whatever. The idea of the city is great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strawdog65 Posted January 17, 2011 Check it out.....    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTYI3BlAx54&feature=related   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ninpo-me-this-ninjutsu-me-that Posted January 17, 2011 My link  My link  This looks like a really cool idea. Supposedly it's planned to be finished in 2020. It's funny I saw this, because growing up I would sometimes day dream the city of the future would look like this (except with flying cars dammit! LOL:)     What do you guys think?  If that ever happens like in the picture I'll be a monkeys uncle!  The buildings would get built for sure, but not quite like that, you'd need double the amount otherwise it would be a real waste and someone would miss the chance of making some money on all that land instead of wasting it on trees and grass 'n stuff.  And even if it did happen (which is unlikely due to someone skimming off the top) some enterprising young man would cut the trees down in order to sell the wood (after having bunged the man in charge a few quid to look the other way); and all that grass! Some little old ladies would come along and dig those patches of grass up right quick and put them elsewhere.  That city would have more chances of looking like that in Beruit rather than China! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henro Posted January 17, 2011 If that ever happens like in the picture I'll be a monkeys uncle! Â The buildings would get built for sure, but not quite like that, you'd need double the amount otherwise it would be a real waste and someone would miss the chance of making some money on all that land instead of wasting it on trees and grass 'n stuff. Â And even if it did happen (which is unlikely due to someone skimming off the top) some enterprising young man would cut the trees down in order to sell the wood (after having bunged the man in charge a few quid to look the other way); and all that grass! Some little old ladies would come along and dig those patches of grass up right quick and put them elsewhere. Â That city would have more chances of looking like that in Beruit rather than China! Â Hmm, not sure about all that. China's pretty good about sticking parks every where they can. . . . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Owledge Posted January 31, 2011 Â What do you guys think? I think this is an accurate depiction of the wealthy city district of the present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeblast Posted January 31, 2011 Â What do you guys think? I think it looks great! Â Of course, whenever you go way over the top on tech and extra add-ons, that does significantly increase the price of stuff - if things dont survive a cost benefit analysis, good luck getting the loan approved, much less places built and sold! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted January 31, 2011 Giving a choice of eco cities, I'd pick a simpler one. More Hobbitlike houses, taking advantage of the Earths insulation, having a garden on top, some sun windows, a few solar panels. I like neighbors, but high rise living isn't for me. I've found they often don't create a sense of community, not like a block does. Â I'm no luddite, but I prefer wood to steel. Â Â Â Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
