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Saudi Arabia lowers predicted number of residents at The Line by 2030

Deezen

The Line mega-city, which is the flagship development for Saudi Arabia's Neom project, will allegedly house fewer than 300,000 people by 2030, down from an original goal of 1.5 When the project was introduced, estimates for how many people would live in the mega city in northwestern Saudi Arabia by 2030 ranged from one million people to 1.5

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The Army Corps of Engineers reveals initial coastal resiliency plan for New York City

Archinect

The Army Corps estimates construction on the $52 billion project would begin in 2030 and be complete by 2044. The project must be first approved by federal, state and local officials and funded before any of the work can start.

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Dear Architects: If You Really Want to Be More Sustainable, Start Prioritizing Reuse Projects

Architizer

Architecture 2030 ’s mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. Unfortunately, renovation rates lag behind IPCC-estimated requirements. This article was written by Erin McDade and Lori Ferriss.

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Ethics in Architecture

SW Oregon Architect

Some estimates project a cost of up to $1 trillion (USD). Designed to be car-free and powered by renewable energy, it's part of Saudi Vision 2030. Initial construction began in 2021, with a completion target of 2030. They reflect our broader commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible resource management.

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Ede-Wageningen Train Station (Mecanoo and Royal HaskoningDHV) by Mecanoo

Archinect

In 2008, ProRail and the Municipality of Ede set out to expand the Ede-Wageningen train station in the face of planned property development nearby, estimated to increase passenger numbers to around 25,000 passengers per day by 2030. As the most iconic element of the station’s design, the wooden roof mimics a tree canopy.

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World Cup sustainability claims "built on sand" say experts

Deezen

Amid widespread scepticism about the sustainability claims of the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar , Dezeen asked experts if carbon-neutral global sporting events are possible. Our goal is to offset all greenhouse gas emissions, while advancing low-carbon solutions in Qatar and the region," the event's sustainability statement reads. "A

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Rethinking Urban Futures: Planning the Path to Decarbonization and Sustainable Cities

Architizer

This interview was conducted by Vincent Martinez, Architecture 2030 President and COO. Architecture 2030 ’s mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. Can you briefly describe what those are and why they are so important?