Woven City, a futuristic urban development project in Japan, is being spearheaded by Toyota. The city will be located at the foot of Mount Fuji and will be designed to create a sustainable living environment. Construction is set to begin in 2021, with the first residents expected to move in later this year.
The city’s streets will be divided into pedestrian-only areas, fast vehicle roads, and low-speed vehicle roads. Only zero-emission vehicles, vehicles for the elderly, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles will be allowed in Woven City. The grid-like layout of the city includes various outdoor spaces to encourage interaction among residents.
Woven City has been designed as a “living laboratory” where energy-efficient self-driving vehicles known as “E-palettes” will serve as a testing ground for technology. Residents will live in homes powered by hydrogen and equipped with solar panels, AI technology for health monitoring, and robots to assist with daily tasks. The city’s cost is nearly $10 billion to build and it will house 2,000 residents.
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has been tasked with designing Woven City. He believes that technology is reshaping urban living and envisions a future where connected, automated, and zero-emission solutions transform city living. The unique opportunity to develop and test new technologies in a complete city setting makes Woven City an intriguing experiment in urban planning and sustainability.
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