A mini city of the future
Toyota announced plans to build a prototype of a mini “city of the future” in Japan at CES 2020. The small city will feature the latest in technology, from hydrogen fuel cells to “smart” homes. One of the main things innovation labs usually involve is installing automation.
Let’s not think about utopias, let’s talk about a future with smart cities. That would have infrastructure managed by digital operating systems and people, buildings and cars in constant communication. This outpouring of data will “marry” the physical world with the digital one eliminating the in-between gap. The city plans to be energy sustainable, with buildings mostly made of wood. The plan is to have minimal carbon footprint, a widespread use of photoelectric solar panels on the rooftop, to produce hydroponic crops, etc.
The city that will have many community parks to facilitate life, will evolve at the site of a factory. This facility after the closure will change name to “Woven City,” to pay homage to its origins as a textile equipment manufacturer. Toyota is constructing a city that will be a permanent home for up to 2,000 employees and researchers.
Information about the project
The project will start, according to schedule, in early 2021 and the cost of construction is unknown. Danish architect Bjarkel Ingles is on the forefront of contemporary architecture, known for designing World Trade Center 2, Google’s offices in Silicon Valley, etc. He has been entrusted with the city’s design.
Toyota is welcoming other companies and universities to test their own technologies in their new city.”We welcome everyone who wants to improve the way we live in the future, to tap into this unique research ecosystem and join us to create an increasingly better way of living and driving for everyone,” said Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda.
If you liked this article, then you might also enjoy this one.
Author: PC-GR
The World of Technology
