progress journal
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What is a city ? End Product of civilization of human. Final stage of human activities centre.
Consist of complex system and structure for human living
Problem faced in city 1. Crowding and Depersonalisation,2. Water Supply and Drainage3. Food supply4. Transportation and Traffic,5. Power Shortage6. Pollution. 7. Industrial Growth 8. Police and order
citytown
village
Size, complexity and capacity increase
Characteristics of a good city More Sustainable Less SustainableHigh capacity Low capacity
Mixed land use; homes, jobs and shopping in close proximity/TD.
Segregation of land uses: homes, jobs and shopping separated into uniform tracts or concentrations.
Public transport Heavy dependence on private cars.
Renewable energy Non-renewable energy
Proper sewage system Discharge of sewage into water bodies or water-courses untreated or with low level of treatment.
Good police and order everyone goes according the law
Bad police and order people do whatever they wan
Natural open space; protection of wetlands, woodlands, stream valleys, habitat, etc.; use of manure, compost, integrated pest management, etc.
Destruction of natural landscape; "manicured" parkland with exotic species; heavy use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides.
Components of a city :
Residential Infrastructure commercial Industrial
education Transportation attraction Waste disposure
Medication Drainage Economy area
Food hub Lighting Shop lot
Discipline open spaces police
Government building Water and
electricity
welfare
Safety Facilities Energy supply
Social Communication
SMART CITY
SMART CONNECTIONS Transportation --ensuring adequate access and means of
transportation, whether it’s through well planned bus routes, installation of bicycle lanes or the provision and maintenance of bike trails
Online Access – understands the need for mobile technology and access to the internet through Wi-Fi or public computer space and the need to ensure broadband availability for local businesses to compete globally at affordable rates
Technology -- adapts to technology and the need for innovation for tomorrow
Community –ensures inclusion of all citizens by providing opportunities to get involve, become part of the very fabric of the community
Citizens can: Move throughout our community effortlessly; ship and receive
goods easily
Research, access information and take online education courses/watch “how to” videos; reach a broader consumer market
Instantly connect with loved ones, friends, customers or business partners
Shop online worldwide; reach new markets Share files online instantly increasing faster responses to meet
customer demands
SMART ECONOMY provides high quality high paying jobs while supporting local business to compete globally by:
Promoting innovation Supporting the very foundation of entrepreneurship and
fostering leadership Providing an environment in which businesses are productive,
efficient and can remain competitive Collaborating and working together to reach success
SMART PEOPLE are really the foundation of what makes a smart city. Having access to a knowledgeable workforce that:
Meets the needs of employers tomorrow Has access to information and technology Embraces creativity and innovation Explores new ways of doing things Are supported by community leaders, mentors, services and
programs that encourage development and forward thinking
Creating a knowledgeable workforce that provides for:
Access to quality, trained employees Training based on needs of employers Increased career guidance and employment information Job shadowing and mentoring opportunities Access to diverse range of education/training opportunities
locally or online
SMART LIVING is about providing opportunities for a healthy lifestyle for all citizens including quality healthcare, education and safety. A smart city is one that:
Features environments, services and opportunities for everyone
Recognizes the need for affordable housing Plans for and supports an aging population Is culturally vibrant Supports sports for all ages Promotes diversity Recognizes its heritage, its current and past leaders Reaches out to everyone to ensure inclusion Is positive and takes pride in its community
SMART GOVERNANCE ensures that what we have as a city we use well and effectively. It’s about planning for and delivering services while maximizing resources whether it is:
Making sure information and services are available and accessible to everyone
Planning and maintaining infrastructure such as roads and bridges or underground systems
Providing safe drinking water and waste management Ensuring it remains open, transparent Valuing the input of its citizens and encourages engagement Embracing technology to provide information to you when and
where you want it
SMART ENVIRONMENT is one that is built on providing a balance between planning for growth and protecting resources. A smart city is diligent in:
Protecting our natural environment while planning for the future
Harmonizes living and workspace Balances energy supply and energy use
provides: Open spaces Parks and Trail Balances residential growth with business growth Recognizes the need to protect our water and local
environment Commitment to redeveloping brownfield sites Community involvement in creating green spaces
Old Walled City of Shibam
5-11 storeys building
buildings stand close together in a small area
Bricks get thinner going up the building , making a trapezium shape of the building
making the building strong and stable
lower centre of gravity
some building linked together by mid-air corridor. people can move through the buildings easily, this increase walkability. They may also fight back when attacked by enemy
Main Income : Trading and agriculture. Shiban was a stopping point for
traders traveling along the frankincense and spice routes. It also produce
frankincense that bring them wealth.’
Conclusion: The city was once destroyed by flood, infrastructure such as
dam should be built. The mayor of the city should ensure the safety of the
citizens and the city. It has great walkability(mid-air corridor) that I can
refer to.
HONGKONG
Hong Kong is a former British colony, in southeastern China.
It is well known for its expansive skyline, deep natural harbour and extreme population density.
Hong Kong is a financial hub it characterised low taxation, almost free port trade and well established international financial market.
Hong Kong Economy
Principles
Free market economic policy
Major Characteristics of Hong Kong’s Economic System
Free trade Low tax Minimum government interference Service oriented Strong links with Mainland China and the Asia Pacific region
Key Industry Sectors
Financial services: Banking Insurance Stock Brokerage Asset Management
Other Financial Services
Trading and Logistics: Freight Transport Freight Forwarding Storage Postal Courier Services
Conclusion: Hong Kong is successful trading and financial hub. Yet it is too crowded and lack of vegetation. Hong Kong can apply biomimicry in its building. Hong kong city has outdoor travellator system. I apply the travellator throughout my city to increase walkability
Ziggurat Dubai Carbon Neutral Pyramid,Dubai
Towering 1.2km. Cover 2.3 square kilometers and will be able to sustain up to 1 million people
Whole cities can be accommodated in complexes which take up less than 10% of the original land surface
The tightly knit city will also feature a super efficient public transportation system that runs both horizontally and vertically leads to car free situation
Facial recognition technology for security purposes carbon neutral system producing zero carbon dioxide
emissions. employ
natural renewable energy resources of solar, wind and steam can be almost totally self-sufficient energy-wise
Location: Dessert. Using solar and wind power, the mega structure will create its internal weather. Steam generated from solar power and collected through photovoltaic cell panels on the pyramid’s exterior might well be piped from the ground level to the uppermost heights of the pyramid’s interior and then released, instantly turning into rain, which may then fall on the lush garden communities inside the pyramid.
An ecosystem, full of vegetation, mild temperatures and regular rainfall, may make this a highly marketable city for people living in dry desert conditions.
Shimizu TRY 2004 Mega-City Pyramid, Shimizu
2km high 8km2 foundation area space of only 1/47 of metropolis’ area
accommodate 1,000,000people proposed structure is so large that it cannot be built with
currently available materials, due to their weight. The design relies on the future availability of super-strong lightweight materials based on carbon nanotubes
Location : sea . renewable energy, mostly of the sea, the sun and the wind
accelerating walkways, inclined elevators, and a personal rapid transit system where automated pods would travel within the trusses
Office tower residential area
Conclusion:
Ziggurat Dubai Carbon Neutral Pyramid,Dubai is an good future city example. The city is eco-friendly as it is carbon neutral. Besides, technology of the city makes the city livable in a desert.
Shimizu TRY 2004 Mega-City Pyramid is a huge skyscraper city, its structure is very special. The skyscraper city is like a skeleton holding buildings within the structure.
Both of the city benefits itself by utilised its surroundings environment. For instances, the carbon neutral pyramid is built in a desert, desert is highly exposed to sunlight that provides energy to the city through solar panels. Shimizu TRY 2004 Mega-City Pyramid is built by seaside, it uses wave energy as one of it energy resources. I will utilise the surrounding environment to benefit my city.
Xcity Skyscraper location: Puchong
Mountain location: mount tahan
City in the air. build on land, live in air
Characteristic of high altitude: lower oxygen level sufficient sunlight strong wind
consideration :
stability of the city on such height efficient transport system within the city. Structure of the city like structure of skyscraper to maximize its height and structure of city
on inclined mountain surface. Preparedness plan for disaster such as earthquakes and land slide( earthquake alarm system
and earthquake engineering design)
oxygen tank for low oxygen level on certain height plant trees on certain height (trees can produce oxygen) energy source: sun energy, wind energy, geothermal energy places for solar panel and windmill water supply : underground water, reuse sewage water(filtration technology) food supply: farm area (vegetables ,chicken, cow, lamb). import seafood .
Aim of new city : develop the sky return the forest to the earth. By building skyscraper
city, usage of land will be reduced dramatically, and forestation can be take place in empty land.
The X city will be a 0 polution city and a self-sufficient city. The city can survive without interaction with the outside world. It will be a car free city as there are no road will be built for cars. Sewage water will be processed into edible water so there wont be any sewage water discharged into the river. Plantation of paddy, vegetables and farming of chicken, cow, lamb will be held around the city, providing food for the city. Energy sources of the city is sun energy , wind energy . the high skyscraper will highly exposed to sunlight, large amount of solar panel will cover the city. At high altitude, there will be strong wind to generate the windmills in the city.
pyramid is the most stable form as it has a wide base. pyramid will approach a greater height in stable state compared to a rectangle.
Pamphlet inspiration
mayor
technology centre
public autorities
public area
residential
residential
residential
business and industrial area
Plantation and farm
Antara is a skyscraper city built in Puchong, beside Hutan Simpanan Ayer Hitam. It is located in Klang valley and it holds a strategic location as it is located in the between Putrajaya, the administrative capital, Kuala Lumpur, the political capital and Port Klang, the largest port in Malaysia. Aim of Antara is to function as a tourism and education hub. It also provide a brand new living space for the citizens in the crowded city of puchong. Antara will provide healthy sustainable living, clean environment and efficient transportation to its citizens.
Antara is circular in shape generally. Its diameter is 7km and covering 38.5 km2 . The estimate population of Antara is around 180,000- 200,000.
Antara has few environmental approaches. Firstly, Antara consist of 2 protected green zones that have an area of 11km2 that act as the lungs of Antara. Besides, Antara will be a car-free city due to its efficient transportation system and great walkability. Furthermore, Antara will only uses renewable energy such as solar energy and wind energy. Antara will be a green city, Trees and groundcover will be planted all over the open space in the city.
The word “Antara” is a Malay word which means between, because the city is in the air, between the ground and the space, besides, the city is located in between 3 important places in Malaysia (Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur and Port Klang). Malay word is used to name the city because the city is in Malaysia and enhance the originality and authenticity of the city.
Safari park.
There are 38 species of animals including wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, lion, leopard and cheetah in the park. Game drives, balloon flight and adventure camping are options to explore the park.
Game Drive Balloon Flight
Adventure Camping
Forest Reserve & Research Centre
There are 5 trails in the forest providing place for jungle trekking and experience nature. There are also a camping area and a mountain biking trail within the forest. Research is carry out by the research centre and some high value plants are transplanted in the forest.
Linear Park
The Linear Park is located at the north edge of the city. The park also function as an observation deck for visitors to enjoy the view from Antara. Besides, the park provides telescope for stargazing.
References
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