Urban concept for the 21st century

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Urban concept for the 21st century
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Background

• This is a new type of city that will offer both
  intensive functions and an attractive natural
  environment. Like the technological targets of
  today, this type of urban development seeks
  harmony with the natural environment.

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Overview

• Sky City 1000 is a new type of city offering
  intensive functions and harmony with the natural
  environment. Its functions are like those of a
  medium-sized city (e.g., housing, commerce,
  education, recreation). Moreover, this vertical
  city for the 21st century offers a fusion of
  architecture, transportation, communications, and
  energy.

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Features

• 1. This artificial city rises 1,000 meters above
  the ground and covers 800 hectares (2,000 acres).
• 2. People exist in harmony with the natural
  environment. The city can accommodate 36,000
  residents and 100,000 workers.
• 3. Thus, the workplace can truly be close to
  home. A comprehensive environment is constructed
  with a global outlook that can help alleviate
  land problems and preserve the natural
  environment.

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Overview of Sky City 1000
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Foundation concept
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Fire prevention concept
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• Sky City 1000 is an ambitious 3,280ft tall
  self-contained city first proposed by Takenaka
  Corporation in 1989 to help restore green space
  to Tokyo