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ECO-CITIES of the Future.
- Source :
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Scientific American Special Edition . Sep2008 Special Edition, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p68-73. 6p. 9 Color Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- The article discusses "eco-cities" or sustainable communities planned for the future on Treasure island in San Francisco Bay, California, Dongtan on Chongming Island, Shanghai, China, and Masdar in Abu Dhabi. The planned features are summarized and renderings of the cities are provided. Sustainable features include solar, wind, and geothermal power, preservation of greenery and wetlands, waste recycling and reuse, and water desalination.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15512991
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Scientific American Special Edition
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 36570084
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamericanearth0908-68