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Experimental Urban City Developments

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Toyota Presents the First Phase of the Woven City at CES

— January 7, 2025 — Art & Design
During this year's CES, Toyota announced that it will be opening the first phase of Woven City, which is an experimental urban development. It explores innovative technology at the quick pace of the modern world. The first phase is now complete and the prototype metropolis is imagined as a 'living laboratory' and is nestled at the company's former Higashi-Fuji plant.

Now, the space is ready to welcome its first residents, which is a group of 100 Toyota employees and their families -- this will be complete by the end of 2025. Toyota shares, “We do this by bringing together a diverse community of people with a shared passion for the future of mobility to co-create, develop and refine innovative products and services. This cross-section of social infrastructure, mobility, and people provides a unique opportunity for inventors, residents and visitors to interact seamlessly with new technologies throughout daily life in an environment that emulates a real city.”

Image Credit: Toyota
Trend Themes
1. Integrated Urban Living Labs - The concept of cities as living laboratories enables real-time testing and development of urban technologies, fostering advancements in sustainable living and mobility solutions.
2. Human-centric Smart Cities - By focusing on the integration of technology with community living, these experimental cities prioritize the enhancement of residents' quality of life through innovative urban solutions.
3. Collaborative Urban Ecosystems - Urban developments designed around collaboration among diverse communities drive innovation by embedding adaptable infrastructures into everyday experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Smart City Development - This industry focuses on transforming urban spaces with intelligent systems and digital infrastructure to create more efficient and sustainable living environments.
2. Sustainable Architecture - Leveraging new technologies and materials, the sustainable architecture industry aims to create buildings and spaces that minimize environmental impact while enhancing occupant well-being.
3. Mobility Solutions - Innovations in this sector address the need for seamless transportation options within smart cities, focusing on integrating autonomous, connected, and multimodal transport systems.
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