Dongtan is China's first eco-city, and is being built with the environment's safety firmly in mind. It's finish is scheduled in 2050. Here are Dongtan's main features;
- homes built near canals with micro-turbines reducing energy bills
- housing based on small communities
- local shops, schools, nurseries, health centre
- 60% of land is green space
- pollution regulations enforced
- fully integrated transport system
- solar powered water taxis
- hydrogen fuel-cell cars
- cycle paths
- pedestrian walkways
- reduced vehicle use
- rice waste used to fuel power stations, creates 65% of energy
- solar and wind power for other 35% of energy
- 90% of waste recycled, and human waste is processed and used in farming
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