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Rethinking and comprehensive planning of the floating city concept

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A design focus on resilience, sustainability, and urban welfare can help the concept of floating cities to reach its potential for relieving land scarcity as well as demands on coastlines, suggests an analysis of space, food and energy requirements.

Source: Communications Earth & Environment

DOI: 10.1038/s43247-026-03218-3

Authors: Carlo Ruzzo, Maria Luisa Cacurri, Felice Arena

Institution: University of Reggio Calabria

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Design and Development

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Responsible consumption and production, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,490