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Researchers from the Complexity Science Hub now show why The Line should not be a showcase for future cities.

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[–] psycrow 8 points 2 years ago

Obligatory "Adam Something" video on this topic: https://youtu.be/vyWaax07_ks

[–] synapse1278 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I mean... No need to be an expert in urban planning or architecture to see this project makes absolutely no practical sense. It's merely one more totalitarian leader's lunatic dick contest.

[–] Buffalox 2 points 2 years ago

When I saw an image illustrating the project, I was like WTF!

I don't see how this can work well in reality. When it doesn't seem to work in theory, it's usually much worse in reality.

That said. I didn't even consider it worth looking further into. If they build it, I hope I'm wrong though.

[–] scarabic 6 points 2 years ago

Every point is a single point of failure. You can’t even detour around an accident.

Great for parades though!

[–] Barns 5 points 2 years ago

I have no knowledge of city planning, architecture, or anything related to building such a massive structure, yet I struggle to see how this isn't a terrible idea.

[–] AbouBenAdhem 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

To be fair, they’re clearly trying to optimize for minimal distance to the city edge instead of maximal connectivity within the city. I have no idea why that would be a good thing, but that’s what criticism of the plan should address.

[–] postmateDumbass 1 points 2 years ago

I think its a terraforming attempt.