Saudi Arabia has ambitious architectural projects (Vision 2030)

[pmbug]

I thought we had a thread discussing the line city, but I couldn't find it. Here's another project:

The Mukaab:



The Line:



Official site:

Homepage: The Progress & Achievements of Saudi Arabia

Vision 2030 is a unique transformative economic and social reform blueprint that is opening Saudi Arabia up to the world.

www.vision2030.gov.sa

 

[nickndfl]

I would like to see them develop a new dam project.

 

[pmbug]

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The Line:
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It turns out that Saudi Arabia's The Line project is a massive violation of good urban design principles and human rights.

A growing chorus of workers, whistleblowers, and human rights organizations say that the ongoing construction of The Line—which is supposed to be a 100-mile-long skyscraper upon completion—has been marred by inhumane labor practices, worker deaths, and the forced eviction of thousands of nearby villagers.

Most recently, The Line workers told an ITV documentary crew that they've been forced to work 16-hour shifts weeks in a row, resulting in mounting workplace accidents and even deaths.
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Saudi Arabia's 'The Line' violates human rights and common sense

Inhumane labor practices, worker deaths, and the forced eviction and repression of local residents have characterized the kingdom's efforts to build a miles-long linear skyscraper in the desert.

reason.com

They want their modern day Egyptian Pyramid. It's going to cost a lot of blood apparently.

 

[nickndfl]

I wonder if they can build underground in the desert?