The Future is Here: Japan's Self-Sufficient Floating City for 40,000 People

In this video, we explore the groundbreaking plans unveiled by the Japanese company N-Ark to build an ambitious self-sufficient floating city. Known as Dogen City, this innovative project aims to create a sustainable and resilient urban environment capable of accommodating residents, medical facilities, shopping centers, and more. Designed to adapt to sea level changes caused by climate change, Dogen City will provide essential resources such as electricity, food, and water for up to 40,000 people. With a circumference of 4 kilometers, the circular shape of the city is engineered to withstand even the harshest weather conditions, including tsunamis. The project is divided into three distinct areas: the habitation ring, the underwater data processing center, and the floating architecture within an artificial bay. The habitation ring features the main residential zone, while the underwater data processing center is naturally cooled by the sea and houses city management centers and medical research facilities. The floating architecture within the bay encompasses green spaces, food production facilities, schools, sports grounds, hospitals, parks, a stadium, hotels, and offices. Additionally, N-Ark envisions Dogen City as a potential hub for air transportation. Healthcare takes center stage in Dogen City, with residents benefiting from telemedicine consultations, advanced blood analysis for early problem detection, robotic surgery, and research facilities. N-Ark estimates that the island will require around 2 million liters of water per year, along with waste disposal of 3,288 tons annually. Remarkably, the city is expected to produce nearly 7,000 tons of food and generate 22,265,000 kWh of electricity. However, the challenge of meeting these needs remains significant, and the specific details of how the floating city will achieve self-sufficiency are still being developed. Join us as we delve into the fascinating renderings, which showcase the integration of solar panels and various food production facilities, unveiling a glimpse into the future of sustainable urban living.