Pamphlet - Better City Of The Future

FLOOD RESILIENT

CITY

DISCOVER

NAUTZAT YOUR FINGER TIPS

DA NICA GA N JIA -EN

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AIM of this city

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LOCATION of this cityThe city is f loating on the sea because there is not much empty land available on earth. Furthermore, it will have access to underwater resources such as oil and gas.

Recently, global warming has been on the rise and the melting of ice at the poles is getting worse which causes water levels on the earth to rise. This causes f looding to happen in many parts of the world. Hence, to prevent further damage caused by f loods, the logical solution is to build a city which is eco-friendly and able to withstand additional forces and extreme water levels caused by f looding.

NAME & SHAPE of this cityThe name of this city is inspired by the word nautical. Nautical means of or relating to sailors or ships. The reason why I use this shape is because it is aerodynamic which is able to withstand the destructive force produced by the tides and reduce f low of water into the city.

ZONINGThere are a total of 11 zones in my city. They are the forest and green area, industrial area, port and shipping area, agriculture area, hospitality and tourism area, recreational area, residential area, commercial and business area, transport area, education, religious and cultural area and government area.

FOREST AND GREEN AREA

It is a large area comprising of forest reserves, mountains, botanical gardens, a bird park, a butterf ly park and a zoo. Family and friends can come to these areas to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. This green lung also acts as the water catchment area of the city to prevent f loods. Scientists and environmentalists can come to this retreat to do their research.

INDUSTRIAL AREA

This zone is where waste management, water management, recycling and electricity generation are practised. Wind and wave energy harvesting are implemented to produce electricity. A few hydropower stations are built by the shore to produce electricity. Manufacturing companies and factories are built in this area to util ize the availability of the source of energy as well as to prevent air pollution in the residential areas.

AGRICULTURE AREA

There are many dif ferent farms situated in this area to produce organic food for the residents of the city. Organic food is produced using natural fertil izers and without using pesticides. Crop rotation is practised on this land to maintain the various nutrients of the soil. Free range livestock is reared here too.

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM AREA

Tourist landmarks are located here to improve the economical growth of the city. This would provide job opportunities for the cit izens.

PORT AND SHIPPING AREA

This area functions to collect goods from all around the world. It also exports local products to dif ferent parts of the world. Ferry services are also provided at the ports.

High quality facil it ies are provided in this area to ensure that the cit izens can exercise at ease. Children can play and run to have fun in the recreation area.

RESIDENTIAL AREA

The residential area is where the cit izens eat, play and sleep. There are three dif ferent types of houses in this city namely the f loating house, stilt house, condominiums and apartments. Green roofs are built above each and every house to reduce heat from entering the house.

RECREATIONAL AREA

COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS AREA

In this area, there are businesses ranging from single ownership business to international companies. Many services are provided in this area for example hospitals, post off ice, banks, shopping malls and others.

GOVERNMENT AREA

Government administration buildings, courts, f ire services, hospitals and parliament are situated in this area. The general public will come to this area to obtain approvals, pay their dues as well as play their role as responsible cit izens.

EDUCATION, RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL AREA

Education is important in forming a civil ized and educated cit izenry. Hence, education is provided by the government free for all cit izens, from the kindergarten to tertiary education. Religious buildings such as churches, mosques and temples are built in this area in order to promote spiritual growth. Museums and performing arts centres are located here.

TRANSPORT

People can walk, cycle, drive or take public transportation to their destinations. Pavements enable pedestrians to walk and trees with outstretch bough are also grown along the road to provide natural shade. A bicycle sharing system will be implemented throughout the city where public bikes will be provided to encourage healthy living.

NEW INITIA TIVES A ND TECHNOLOGIES

1. Sensor-operated sea defense wal lsSensor-operated sea defense walls are installed along the coast and can extend as high as 10m. It can withstand the impact of high-velocity waves.

2. Waterproofed houseAs the city is prone to f loods, the materials used to build houses will be certif ied waterproof and electrical outlets will be encased to protect them. This ensures that the house will not be badly damaged during f loods.

3. Floating houseFloating houses are built using the cherry f lood

resistant concept. The method of construction allows for sealed buoyancy compartments. This technology will keep the house af loat with a high degree of stability. After a f lood, the house can be re-sited.

4. SMART tunnel mechanismOn the major roads in this city, the SMART tunnel system is implemented so that it would be able to divert large volumes of f lood water from the city via a holding pond, bypass tunnel and storage reservoir.

5. Solar Powered Transpor tationSolar powered vehicles are used in this city to maintain a green environment.

6. Eco-fr iendly ItemsLight-emitting diode (LED) lights are used for street l ights to save energy. Recyclable and reusable items such as canvas bags, paper bags and others are used widely in this city.

7. High Secur ityAdvanced technology systems for security purposes such as f ingerprint scanners, iris scanning, lasers, smart cards, closed circuit televisions (CCTV) and other gadgets are used to prevent unauthorized people from gaining access into houses or off ices and crimes.

8. Sensor operated pedestr ian crossingsPedestrian crossings are furnished with walkalators to enable cit izens especially the elderly and school children to cross main roads safely.