Saudi-Arabien treibt sein Projekt #NEOM mit einem weiteren Mega-#Bauvorhaben voran. Die #Moses-Bridge soll Afrika und Asien miteinander verbinden und direkt zu #TheLine führen - für etwa 4 Milliarden Dollar. https://winfuture.de/news,151444.html?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=ManualStatus&utm_campaign=SocialMedia

Für FIFA-Gold stirbt im saudischen Sand eine ganze Generation armer Wanderarbeiter. Elektroschocks. Stürze. Enthauptungen. Familien ohne Gerechtigkeit. „Natürlich gestorben“, sagen die Behörden. Wir sagen: Das ist organisierter Mord für die Interessen des Kapitals. #BloodyFIFA #MigrantLivesMatter #Neom #Klassenjustiz #WM2034

www.cnn.com/2025/05/29/p... Enough with the #Cosplay #Neom YOU killed your dog and wrote about it YOU are a Failure to this Country 🙇🏻 🖕🏻🚀 👋

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Tabuk, Saudi Arabia – May 2025Construction teams in NEOM have officially launched the foundation phase for the Trojena Dam, a key element in NEOM's vision. It is a crucial infrastructure project rising amidst the rugged mountains of Tabuk. The dam is set to play a vital role in the region’s sustainable transformation. This is part of Saudi Arabia’s forward-looking urban vision. #Damprojects #NEOM #Tabuk #Tro

https://archup.net/foundation-works-begin-for-trojena-dam-in-the-mountains-of-neom/

Tabuk, Saudi Arabia – May 2025Construction teams in NEOM have officially launched the foundation phase for the Trojena Dam, a key element in NEOM's vision. It is a crucial infrastructure project rising amidst the rugged mountains of Tabuk. The dam is set to play a vital role in the region’s sustainable transformation. This is part of Saudi Arabia’s forward-looking urban vision. #Damprojects #NEOM #Tabuk #Tro

https://archup.net/foundation-works-begin-for-trojena-dam-in-the-mountains-of-neom/

Trojena, NEOM | May 2025High in the mountains of Trojena, the early structure of Trojena Lake Bridge is beginning to take shape. It is forming over the site of the artificial lake. Steel reinforcement bars now rise prominently above the ground. Construction crews work actively at various levels, which is a clear sign that the project is entering a significant new phase. #LakeTrojena #NEOM #Trojena

https://archup.net/construction-progress-of-the-trojena-ake-bridge-in-neom-comes-into-view/

Wadi Disah, located near the NEOM project in Saudi Arabia, is poised for development to transform it into a sustainable tourism destination. #NEOM #TourismDevelopment #vision2030 #WadiDisah

https://archup.net/wadi-disah-development/

Planning for cities with linear skylines

Shown below are some of the cities around the globe that have linear skylines. While these can be visually impressive, especially when set as a backdrop against the coastline or mountains, they also can be challenging from a planning and infrastructure perspective, unless they are adapted properly to address this unique urban landform.

Bear in mind, that linear skylines are not just a coastal or narrow valley phenomenon. Las Vegas is perfect example of an inland city with a very linear skyline that resulted in part due to how the city developed as a desert oasis along a single major corridor. Other examples may result from topographic settings like narrow mountain valleys, river valleys, peninsulas, or islands.

The length of linear skylines can tend to dissuade walking, as the distances between sites can be intimidating. Furthermore, if the focus is too concentrated, primary streets that run the length of the skyline, such as the Las Vegas Strip, can become overwhelmed by traffic and people.

That is why it is important to have viable and efficient alternatives — light rail, buses, bicycling routes, trollies, or as Las Vegas has developed, a monorail line. Safe crossings of busy thoroughfares is also needed. As the image are shows, overpasses or tunnels for pedestrians may be necessary. Otherwise, crosswalks must be set up to allow time for safe movement across the avenues.

In some ways, a linear design can be efficient when it comes to utilities, because they can be focused in a narrower area. However, they must constructed of sufficient size and scale to handle the concentrated needs for water, sewer, electricity, gas, etc. Otherwise, the streets and roads may be constantly torn up to increase capacity. Utility managers will also need to address verticality of the service area, to assure water pressure and other services are maintained at their highest levels.

Another important factor to consider is public safety, particularly from fire-fighting and emergency response standpoints. By their very nature, linear skylines tend to be more dense and as a result taller. This is very evident from the photos provided below. How public safety services address the inherently denser and taller structures is critically important for assuring public safety is always a top priority for avoiding potential tragedies.

Another factor to consider for tourist-oriented linear skyline is the variations between on and off-season. Any and all planning efforts will need to take this into account as the extent of impacts can fluctuate greatly over a calendar year.

What is likely to be the most linear (and perhaps vertical) skyline of them all is the controversial 106 mile long, new city of Neom being constructed in Saudi Arabia (see images above and below. How this project will eventually turn out and whether it will achieve the stated goals of livability and sustainability remains to be seen. If it is successful, it may be a defining development for the future. Otherwise, it could be a precautionary tale to avoid excepting very specialized circumstances.

As has been noted throughout this post, linear skylines can have their challenges. How effectively these are addressed will help determine whether or not the infrastructure and services can meet the concentrated demand. At the same time, the opportunities are not quite as apparent. To this retired planner, ambitious individual developments that are overly lengthy or excessively vertical may not achieve their “lofty” goals. Similarly, it remains to be seen how efficient and effective such a narrow, dense and lengthy urban form can be.

Peace!

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Las Vegas, Nevada – centered along the Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard)

Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia and other beachfront cities – centered along the beachfront

Balneário Camboriú, Brazil

Miami Beach, Florida

Daytona Beach

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Ocean City, Maryland

Cancun, Mexico

Grand Rapids, Michigan – the tallest buildings are centered along the Grand River

Pikeville, Kentucky – a very unique linear “semi-circle” in the Appalachian Mountains.

Danang, Vietnam – concentrated along both the river and along the coastline at My Khe Beach

#BalneárioCamboriú #Cancun #cities #coastlines #Danang #DaytonaBeach #downtown #geography #GrandRapids #history #landUse #LasVegas #linearSkylines #MiamiBeach #Neom #OceanCity #Pikeville #planning #skylines #SurfersParadise #topography #transit #transportation #travel #valleys #VirginiaBeach #walking #Yanjing

Situated within #NEOM, this forward-thinking city will concentrate on advanced manufacturing, research, and logistics developments. #Oxagon will utilize renewable energy sources and strive for net-zero carbon emissions, establishing a new global standard for sustainable urban development.

#LeDessousDesImages
L'Arabie saoudite nous vend la #ville du #futur
https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/116710-096-A/le-dessous-des-images/
#MBS #Aquellum #Neom

Sinon, 3,6 milliards sans chiottes

Suudi Arabistan'ın mega projesi kabusa döndü! Gerçeği gizliyorlar: Haber7

Suudi Arabistan'ın prestij projesi olarak başlayan ve geleceğin şehri olarak lanse edilen Neom, büyük bir mali kriz ve skandallar yumağı haline geldi. Öngörülen toplam maliyetin 8.8 trilyon dolara ulaşabileceği belirtilirken, proje yöneticilerinin finansal verileri manipüle ettiği iddiaları ortaya atıldı.… https://www.eshahaber.com.tr/haber/suudi-arabistan-in-mega-projesi-kabusa-dondu-gercegi-gizliyorlar-215146.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon EshaHaber.com.tr #SuudiArabistan #Neom #MegaProje #FinansalManipülasyon #MaliKriz

"(...) Bis zu 21.000 #Bauarbeiter sind bislang beim Bau von »#Neom« umgekommen. (...)"

Trotzdem ist das Ding am Floppen.

Größenwahn unterm Wüstenkönig [Bezahlschranke]

#CapitalismIsADeathCult

#neom #articial #city #desert in trouble? "There were also recommendations to reduce the skyscrapers’ height from 1,600 feet to 1,000 feet to save costs, but these were rejected by Crown Prince Mohammed bin #Salman himself"

https://www.news-cafe.eu/?go=news&n=13589

Probably in any construction site some people died but, 21000 at this stage

https://futurism.com/the-byte/workers-died-saudi-arabia-neom

Isn't it a little bit more than expected ?

#neom

Neom’s dream is crumbling: Financial manipulation, cost overruns, uncertain future. The $8.8-trillion mega city in the Arabian desert is heading towards disaster unless the Saudi rulers scale down the futuristic project.
https://www.news-cafe.eu/?go=news&n=13589
#news #neom #theline #salman #saudi #arabia #architecture #construction @neom

How the project NEOM goes?

#NEOM #PROJECTNEOM #saudarabia #theline
https://youtu.be/U1vgbF4aH6k?si=6rJ2OCyi0-CTqcQ2

#neom #saudiarabia

The new world order of Authoritarians cares not for the rights of Indigenous people.....

https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/saudi-arabia-neom-city-evictions-and-executions-raises-questions-on-the-ongoing-reforms/

#SaudiArabia #Neom #Colonialism

"Thousands died in construction"
..... but this crazed Pharaoh cares not for that, his legacy must outshine god!

https://futurism.com/the-byte/workers-died-saudi-arabia-neom

#Neom #SaudiArabia

The dreams of Tyrants do not translate into reality.....

https://futurism.com/saudi-arabia-100-mile-skyscraper-disaster

#SaudiArabia #Oligarchy #Neom