Researchers from the Complexity Science Hub now show why The Line should not be a showcase for future cities.
Why Saudi Arabia's "The Line" is not a revolution in urban living
https://www.csh.ac.at/why-saudi-arabias-the-line-is-not-a-revolution-in-urban-living/
7 Comments
psycrow@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 3y
Obligatory "Adam Something" video on this topic: https://youtu.be/vyWaax07_ks
synapse1278@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y
I mean... No need to be an expert in urban planning or architecture to see this project makes absolutely no practical sense. It's merely one more totalitarian leader's lunatic dick contest.
Buffalox@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
When I saw an image illustrating the project, I was like WTF!
I don't see how this can work well in reality. When it doesn't seem to work in theory, it's usually much worse in reality.
That said. I didn't even consider it worth looking further into. If they build it, I hope I'm wrong though.
scarabic@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
Every point is a single point of failure. You can’t even detour around an accident.
Great for parades though!
Barns@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
I have no knowledge of city planning, architecture, or anything related to building such a massive structure, yet I struggle to see how this isn't a terrible idea.
AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
To be fair, they’re clearly trying to optimize for minimal distance to the city edge instead of maximal connectivity within the city. I have no idea why that would be a good thing, but that’s what criticism of the plan should address.
postmateDumbass@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
I think its a terraforming attempt.