[sustran] Foster and Partners - Oil Emirate to Build First New Carfree City

Todd Edelman, Green Idea Factory edelman at greenidea.info
Wed May 9 06:12:31 JST 2007


"...Rooted in a zero carbon ambition, the city itself is carfree. With a 
maximum distance of 200m to the nearest transport link and amenities, 
the compact network of streets encourages walking and is complemented by 
a personalised rapid transport system. The shaded walkways and narrow 
streets will create a pedestrian-friendly environment in the context of 
Abu Dhabi’s extreme climate. It also articulates the tightly planned, 
compact nature of traditional walled cities. With expansion carefully 
planned, the surrounding land will contain wind, photovoltaic farms, 
research fields and plantations, so that the city will be entirely 
self-sustaining..."

http://www.fosterandpartners.com/News/291/Default.aspx 
<http://www.fosterandpartners.com/News/291/Default.aspx>

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