World’s Newest Cities
By Mariana Zapata on January 9, 2020
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Be it because of climate change or rapidly developing technology, the face of the world is inevitably changing. In an attempt to stay ahead of the curve and meet the future head on, many nations — mostly in Asia — are investing in planned cities, or cities that are built on purpose rather than through organic growth. Some of these are meant to lead the way in environmental initiatives, others are trying to solve the issue of overpopulation in megacities, and some simply want to show off their new and shiny tech.
Although controversy surrounds many of these cities, there is little doubt that they will shape the urban experience in the years to come. Join the 21st century by getting to know some of the world’s newest cities, as well as cities that are set to debut in the near future.
20. Putrajaya, Malaysia
Debuted in: 1995
19. Naypyidaw, Myanmar
Debuted in: 2003
18. King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia
Debuted in: 2005
17. Sejong, South Korea
Debuted in: 2007
16. Rawabi, West Bank
Debuted in: 2010
15. Duqm, Oman
Debuted in: 2011
14. Horgos, China
Debuted in: 2014
13. Xiong’an New Area, China
Debuted in: 2017
12. Nursultan, Kazakhstan
Debuted in: 2019
11. Liuzhou Forest City, China
Debuting in: 2020
10. Nanhui, China
Debuting in: 2020
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