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Hope City, a proposed high-tech hub in Ghana, was envisioned as West Africa’s answer to Silicon Valley. Announced in 2013, the $10 billion project aimed to create Africa’s tallest skyscraper, alongside technology parks, business districts, and residential areas. The city was expected to house 50,000 residents and
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Konza Technopolis, Kenya’s flagship smart city, is a high-tech innovation hub located 60 km south of Nairobi. Launched in 2008 under Kenya Vision 2030, the project aims to position the country as a leading digital economy in Africa. Originally conceived to address Kenya's growing tech ecosystem and
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Zenata, Morocco’s first eco-city, is a major urban development project located between Casablanca and Rabat. Launched in 2006, it was designed to accommodate 300,000 residents while prioritizing sustainability, social inclusion, and economic opportunity. The city integrates green infrastructure, water conservation systems, and energy-efficient buildings, aiming to set a
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Binhai New Area, located in Tianjin, China, is a massive coastal economic zone designed to rival Shanghai’s Pudong as a hub for finance, manufacturing, and logistics. Covering 2,270 square kilometers, it includes key sub-districts like TEDA (Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area), Yujiapu Financial District, and the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City.
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Tshwane, home to South Africa’s administrative capital, Pretoria, is a rapidly growing metropolitan area balancing historic significance and modern urban development. As part of Gauteng province, Tshwane is a key hub for government, education, and industry, hosting diplomatic missions, universities, and automotive manufacturing plants. The city is expanding through
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Yachay, Ecuador’s ambitious planned “City of Knowledge,” was designed to be Latin America’s first high-tech and innovation hub. Launched in 2013, it aimed to create a knowledge-based economy, centered around Yachay Tech University, research institutions, and technology startups. Located in Imbabura Province, the city was envisioned as a
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Dholera Smart City, India’s first greenfield smart city, is a high-tech urban hub being developed in Gujarat under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). Spanning 920 square kilometers, it is planned as a self-sustaining industrial and residential city with world-class infrastructure, renewable energy, and advanced technology integration. Dholera aims to
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Eko Atlantic is a futuristic megaproject in Lagos, Nigeria, designed to be Africa’s premier financial and residential hub. Built on 10 square kilometers of reclaimed land from the Atlantic Ocean, it aims to combat coastal erosion while creating a modern, high-density urban district. Planned to house 250,000 residents
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Lavasa, India’s first private planned city, was envisioned as a modern hill town inspired by Portofino, Italy. Located in Maharashtra’s Western Ghats, it was designed to be a self-sustaining urban hub, featuring luxury residences, resorts, IT parks, and educational institutions. Developed by HCC (Hindustan Construction Company), Lavasa promised
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Sejong City, established in 2012, is South Korea’s planned administrative capital, designed to decongest Seoul and promote balanced national development. Located 120 km south of Seoul, it was created to house government agencies and public institutions, reducing reliance on the overcrowded capital. The city features smart infrastructure, green spaces,
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Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital since 1997, is a planned city that symbolizes the country’s modernization and economic ambition. Renamed Nur-Sultan from 2019 to 2022 before reverting to Astana, it was designed to be Kazakhstan’s political, financial, and cultural center, replacing Almaty. Master-planned by Kisho Kurokawa, the city features
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Masdar City, located near Abu Dhabi, UAE, is one of the world’s most ambitious sustainable urban developments. Launched in 2008, it was designed as a carbon-neutral, zero-waste city, powered by renewable energy, particularly solar. The city features energy-efficient buildings, smart water management, and an autonomous Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)