In Abu Dhabi, architects are reclaiming land from the ocean and building on the existing islands there. In Bulgaria, while pumping out the water, they discovered a town that was built centuries ago.
The ancient city of Seuthopolis was discovered in 1948, but only six years later was submerged after a dam was destroyed. Now the town is being reclaimed as a part of a massive government project.
Implications - Projects like this one help draw attention to causes that have gone relatively unnoticed within the press. A company's ability to advocate for worthwhile causes helps give off an aura of social responsibility while also drawing attention to the company itself.
Reclaiming Ancient Cities
Bulgarian Government is Saving Seuthopolis
Trend Themes
1. Ocean Reclamation - The trend of reclaiming land from the ocean for construction purposes presents disruptive innovation opportunities in architecture and coastal development.
2. Discovering Ancient Cities - The trend of discovering ancient cities during construction projects presents disruptive innovation opportunities in archaeology and historical preservation.
3. Government-led Reclamation Projects - The trend of government-led reclamation projects presents disruptive innovation opportunities in urban planning and infrastructure development.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can explore innovative techniques and designs for constructing on reclaimed land from the ocean.
2. Archaeology - The field of archaeology can leverage construction projects to uncover and study ancient cities that have been submerged or forgotten.
3. Urban Planning - The urban planning industry can participate in government-led reclamation projects to create sustainable and inclusive cities on previously submerged areas.