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THE LINE redefines the concept of urban development and what cities of the future will look like. No roads, cars or emissions, it will run on 100% renewable energy and 95% of land will be preserved for nature.
The Line (stylized THE LINE; Arabic: ذا لاين) is a linear smart city under construction in Saudi Arabia in Neom, Tabuk Province, which is designed to have no cars, streets or carbon emissions.
Follow 'THE LINE', rapid construction progress, with 24/7 construction, 2 million m³ of earth moved weekly, and a massive operation.
Launched in 2021 by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, THE LINE is a revolutionary concept in urban living that prioritizes people and nature, creating a new urban sustainability model based entirely on renewable energy.
Jul 26, 2022 · The futuristic, walled city in the desert will have a mirrored facade and will use renewable energy. Known as The Line, it will be taller than the Empire State Building and only about 220 yards...
Jul 25, 2022 · THE LINE rethinks everything we know about how people live, work and play. A 170 km-long vertical city, designed around people, rather than cars. A revolution in urban living. A city that...
Dec 9, 2022 · In early 2021, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia announced The Line: a “ civilizational revolution ” that would house up to 9 million people in a zero-carbon megacity, 170...
Apr 10, 2024 · Funded by billions of Saudi oil cash, The Line was cast as a prestige project in Crown Prince Mohammed's grand plan to diversify the kingdom's economy away from oil.
Residents will be able to enjoy green parks, lakes, walking and cycling paths, creating a harmony between urban life and nature. «The Line» is a breakthrough project that demonstrates Saudi Arabia’s ambition to create a unique and innovative city of the future.
Aug 11, 2022 · The Line is an enormous linear megastructure with mirrored cladding that is planned for a 170-kilometre stretch across the Saudi Arabian desert. If built – as Qaddumi claims it will be – it...
