# Floating Mini Cities The Boston Arcology to Be Built by the Harbor By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-arcology References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ariel-schwartz/sustainability/boston-arcology-climate-change-ready-floating-mega-structure) I've never been to Boston before, but I've always wanted to; perhaps this massive [Boston Arcology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-legacy-fc) at its harbor will finally convince me to make a trip? Actually, I think I would rather go before it's constructed—you know, like a before and after experience. It'll give me a reason to go back! Designed by Kevin Schopfer, this future Boston Arcology will be a [sustainable floating city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraca) of the ages. The Boston Arcology will house hotels, offices, museums, condos—you name it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Floating Cities:** The concept of creating self-sustaining and energy-efficient floating cities could revolutionize the way we live and work on water. - **Urban Arcology:** Urban Arcology is a design concept that combines elements of architecture and ecology, and is poised to disrupt the traditional urban planning process. - **Floating Real Estate:** The demand for waterfront property is on the rise and the concept of constructing floating real estate is an innovative solution to this problem. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate Industry:** The Real Estate industry could take advantage of floating arcologies to meet rising demand for luxurious waterfront properties. - **Tourism and Hospitality Industry:** The Tourism and Hospitality industry can leverage the concept of sustainable floating cities to provide unique experiences to their guests. - **Architecture Industry:** The Architecture industry has the opportunity to redesign urban development and revolutionize the way people live and work in coastal areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md) - [Floating City Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justinian-khoo.md) - [Artfully Made Floating Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa.md) - [Biodiverse Floating Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Modern Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home.md) - [Lighthouse-Resembling Urban Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-port-square.md) - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [Captivating Stilt-House Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast-1.md)