# Magnificent Malaysian Developments The Forest City Development Will Be Located On Man-Made Islands By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-development References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/781247/sasakis-forest-city-master-plan-in-iskandar-malaysia-stretches-across-4-islands) & [cg-forestcity](http://cg-forestcity.com/) The Forest City development is a highly ambitious and audacious project that is tipped to become a new economic and cultural hub in the Far East. Spanning well over 3,000 acres, the Forest City development will be constructed on [four man-made islands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood) that will help act as a link of sorts between Malaysia and Singapore. The development will include four [high-rise condos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design) as well as luxury villas, with each residential development placed in gated communities. It will also include high-speed transportation links, [interconnected green spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design) and impressive sustainable technologies including rainwater collection facilities, stormwater filtration and solar power setups. The Forest City development is set to have a huge impact on the Asian economy by linking two of its biggest players. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Man-made Island Developments:** The demand for unique and sustainable man-made island developments is on the rise, creating opportunities for innovative construction and design solutions. - **Interconnected Transportation and Green Spaces:** Urban developers are realizing the importance of connecting transportation with green spaces, creating potential for sustainable development and urban ecosystem innovation. - **Luxury Gated Communities:** The rise of luxury gated communities in developing countries creates opportunities for property developers to cater to increasing demand for high-end and exclusive accommodations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can capitalize on the growing demand for unique and sustainable man-made island developments, unique luxury accommodations, and beautifully-designed green spaces linked with transportation. - **Construction:** Construction companies can leverage on the trend of interconnected transportation and green spaces in urban development. By incorporating efficient and sustainable technology, they can offer innovative solutions for construction projects. - **Urban Development:** Urban developers can tap on the rising demand for luxury gated communities and create sustainable communities with natural environments, while considering the impact on local ecosystems, to attract high-end real estate investors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Rainforest Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandai-rainforest-resort.md) - [Tropical Waterfront Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jesselton-docklands.md) - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md) - [Floating City Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justinian-khoo.md) - [Urban Ecological Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design.md) - [Biodiverse Floating Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood.md) - [Tree-Lined Urban Highways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-green-spine.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md)