Maldives' groundbreaking floating city: A new dawn in sustainable living
In the Maldives, a floating city is under construction. It will feature approximately 5,000 water houses and will soon be on the market. The project's visualizations are striking.
Construction of the long-anticipated project in the Maldives has started, "Newsweek" reports after reviewing satellite images confirming work commencement. The project's realization faced a 3-year delay.
Floating City in the Maldives
The world's first floating city will include 5,000 homes priced at about CAD 347,000. The developer is targeting both residents and international tourists. Residents could move into the floating city by 2027 if the project progresses as planned.
The floating city will feature residential units and dining establishments, hotels, offices, and schools, enriching the community with various amenities. Additionally, creating numerous sandy beaches will let residents enjoy a paradisiacal setting.
Access to the floating city is exclusively by boat, a 15-minute journey from Malé, the capital of the Maldives. Within the city, transportation will be limited to waterways or bicycles, as cars are not permitted.
An encircling ring of islands will be built around the floating city to protect the structure. Furthermore, all homes and roads will be securely anchored to the lagoon's bottom.
Mohamed Nasheed, the former president of the Maldives and an advocate for the project, praises its sustainability and innovation.
While the Maldives floating city is pioneering, other regions, including a project near Busan in South Korea named Oceanic Busan, have similar developments in the pipeline. This project will offer restaurants, a winter garden, and homes for 12,000 people.
Source: The Sun
