‘World’s most walkable city’ designed to provide net zero lifestyle

‘World’s most walkable city’ designed to provide net zero lifestyle

Want to give up your car forever, but worried you won’t be able to move it?

Plans for ‘the world’s most walkable city’ have been announced. A flower-shaped metropolis designed to reduce vehicular access and maximize safe walking areas.

A planned sustainable community in Kuwait called XZERO will offer 100,000 residents a net zero carbon lifestyle in balance with nature.

The central area is surrounded by a series of ‘hubs’, each dedicated to educational, recreational and medical facilities.

UAE-based designer URB says the city will provide food and energy security while promoting a green circular economy in a destination for green living, working and tourism. increase.

The city also provides 22 miles (35 km) of dedicated running and biking tracks and 6 miles (9 km) of equestrian tracks that connect to equestrian centers.

Baharash Bagherian, CEO of URB, said:

XZERO is planned with a multifunctional holistic solution that addresses the three main pillars of sustainability. society, economy, environment.

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“At the heart of this project is a uniquely resilient landscape that is multi-functional and designed to promote health, well-being and biodiversity.

“Landscape is the social glue for the entire city, facilitating vibrant neighborhoods while connecting residents to all amenities in minutes.”

Main features of XZERO

- Easy to get around on foot