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What is a primary function of the undersea layer in N-Ark's Dogen City design?
What is a primary function of the undersea layer in N-Ark's Dogen City design?
- Serving as a hub for food production and agricultural research.
- Housing a sea-cooled data center for city management and research. (correct)
- Creating recreational areas and sports facilities for visitors.
- Providing residential housing for permanent residents.
How does the design of Dogen City specifically address the threat of tsunamis?
How does the design of Dogen City specifically address the threat of tsunamis?
- By integrating an early warning system coupled with rapid evacuation protocols.
- By building a reinforced outer perimeter designed to deflect incoming waves.
- By constructing a circular shape that offers inherent structural resilience. (correct)
- By implementing a series of underwater barriers and surge protectors.
Considering the information provided, what is a significant challenge in realizing the Dogen City project by its 2030 target?
Considering the information provided, what is a significant challenge in realizing the Dogen City project by its 2030 target?
- The limited capacity for accommodating a large population.
- The undisclosed location and cost of the project. (correct)
- The reliance on outdated construction technologies and materials.
- The lack of interest from potential residents and investors.
What distinguishes the Schoonchip neighborhood in Amsterdam from the conceptual floating cities like Dogen City and the one planned in Busan?
What distinguishes the Schoonchip neighborhood in Amsterdam from the conceptual floating cities like Dogen City and the one planned in Busan?
What is the projected annual food production capacity of Dogen City using new farming technology?
What is the projected annual food production capacity of Dogen City using new farming technology?
Besides residential and commercial spaces, what unique feature is planned for Dogen City?
Besides residential and commercial spaces, what unique feature is planned for Dogen City?
What is the primary motivation behind the development of floating cities like Dogen City?
What is the primary motivation behind the development of floating cities like Dogen City?
Approximately how many people are predicted to face annual flooding in coastal areas by 2050?
Approximately how many people are predicted to face annual flooding in coastal areas by 2050?
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Dogen City
Dogen City
A floating city concept by Japan's N-Ark to combat rising sea levels.
Dogen City Completion Target
Dogen City Completion Target
The projected year N-Ark aims to complete Dogen City.
Dogen City Resident Capacity
Dogen City Resident Capacity
The estimated number of residents that Dogen City can accommodate.
Dogen City Visitor Capacity
Dogen City Visitor Capacity
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Seawater Farming
Seawater Farming
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Dogen City Annual Food Production
Dogen City Annual Food Production
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Busan Floating City
Busan Floating City
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Schoonship
Schoonship
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Study Notes
- Rising sea levels, driven by global warming, are increasing at an alarming rate.
- By 2050, approximately 300 million coastal residents may experience annual flooding.
- N-Ark, a Japanese company, plans to construct a floating city to combat climate change impacts.
Dogen City
- Dogen City's diameter is approximately 1 mile (1.58 km) and its circumference is about 2.5 miles (4 km).
- Its circular shape is designed to protect against tsunamis.
- It features a two-layer design: a self-sufficient maritime city on top and an undersea data center below.
- The data center supports city management, healthcare, and drug discovery.
- Dogen City can accommodate 10,000 residents and 40,000 visitors.
- It includes food production facilities, schools, hospitals, sports areas, offices, and parks.
- New farming technology will enable the production of up to 7,000 tons of food annually using seawater.
- Residents and visitors will have access to advanced healthcare assessments and medical care.
- It includes a launch and landing area for space tourism rockets.
- The target completion date for Dogen City is 2030.
- The project's location and cost have not been disclosed.
Other Floating City Projects
- In 2022, Busan, South Korea, announced plans for a sustainable maritime metropolis.
- Busan's floating city is designed to house up to 100,000 people.
Schoonship, Netherlands
- The Netherlands has a floating community called Schoonship since 2021.
- Schoonship consists of 46 homes on 30 water plots.
- It houses around 100 residents.
- Schoonship is a model for self-sufficient, eco-friendly floating cities.
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Description
N-Ark, a Japanese firm, is developing Dogen City, a floating city to combat the effects of climate change and rising sea levels. The city is about a mile in diameter and built to resist tsunamis. It will feature advanced healthcare, food production, and accommodate thousands of residents and visitors.
