Xiong'an, China: The City of the Future
Xiong'an, China
Xiong'an New Area, China—the City of the Future—is constructed entirely to hypothetically predict how cities might look and function in the near future.
From sensors to robots, essentially, it will be a livable city that can think for itself.
Location
Xiong’an New Area is a state-level new area in the Baoding area of Hebei, China. It is located about 62 miles southwest of Beijing and 31 miles east of downtown Baoding.
It spans across 27,200 hectares.
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Purpose
The main function of Xiong’an New Area is to serve as a development hub for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (Jing-Jin-Ji) economic triangle.
Some "non-core" functions of the Chinese capital are expected to migrate there, including state offices,
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Building & Completion
Xiong’an New Area was established in 2017, but will be several years before it is complete. The city is planned to be established by 2035, and to be fully completed by the middle of the 21st century.
It is currently in the “Masterplan Concept Stage”, and will cost a total of about $580 billion USD when it is done.
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The Plan
The plan for Xiong’an New Area is to combine Smart City technology and Sponge City solutions—meaning it will basically include futuristic technology, whilst still maintaining an abundance of natural areas like trees and parks.
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