NEOM, the futuristic city of Saudi Arabia, has been eagerly anticipated by millions worldwide.
Neom Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia's government is astonishing people once again with the ongoing construction of mega projects worth over USD 500 billion, including the Neom City. This project aims to become an advanced urban city that integrates modern technology.
The Saudi Arabian government has reported that Neom City will be 33 times bigger than New York City and is anticipated to house nine million residents by 2045. The city has been designed to utilize various renewable and eco-friendly energy sources, making it a potential game-changer in the field of urban planning.
According to CNBC, Thorsten Schwarz, the Executive Director of Grid Technology and the Neom Project, reported that Neom aims to begin its operations by utilizing 50 percent renewable energy and transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030.
What's Coming to Neom in the Future?
Neom, like any other urban city, boasts a variety of main facilities, including shopping centers, residential complexes, public parks, pedestrian areas, playgrounds, schools, and workplaces. The futuristic glass-walled Neom City buildings add to the awe-inspiring atmosphere that has never been experienced before.
Neom is a city that prioritizes environmental sustainability by avoiding the use of carbon-emitting vehicles. Instead, they are developing new technologies that make transportation more eco-friendly. Moreover, bullet trains with just a five-minute walk will be accessible with a 20-minute transit time end-to-end, making transportation in Neom more efficient and environmentally conscious.