# Futuristic Eco Cities Foster + Partners Plans in Rimini, Italy By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-07-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-city-design-rimini-italy-and-foster-partners-design References: [fosterandpartners](http://www.fosterandpartners.com/News/346/Default.aspx) Giant architecture firms tend to think big. [Foster + Partners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1201-brickell-bay-drive) not only want to make a statement in the sleepy beach town of Rimini, Italy, they want to transport the entire seafront to make a tourist mecca that is environmentally forward. The first of the developments were unveiled, along with the announcement of the firm's desire to plan the environmental strategy for the entire city. The first proposal is this [striking tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves) that highlights a [waterfront walkway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa) which will link by existing green boulevards to the downtown. Here is some more work by Foster + Partners: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-city Planning:** Developing futuristic, eco-friendly cities that prioritize sustainable living and environmental stewardship. - **Green Architecture:** Incorporating sustainable materials, designs, and technologies into the construction of buildings and infrastructure to minimize environmental impact. - **Smart City Integration:** Using data and technology to optimize urban planning, transportation, and resource management in a way that maximizes efficiency and sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to design eco-friendly buildings and infrastructure that prioritize sustainable living and environmental stewardship. - **Construction:** Incorporating sustainable materials, designs, and technologies into the construction process to minimize environmental impact and create more efficient, eco-friendly buildings and infrastructure. - **Urban Planning:** The proliferation of smart cities and eco-cities presents opportunities for urban planners to use technology and data to design more efficient and sustainable urban environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supertall Miami Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1201-brickell-bay-drive.md) - [Curved London Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-electric-boulevard.md) - [Post-Earthquake Rebuilding Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antakya.md) - [Spine-Based Central Design Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangzhou-center.md) - [Solar-Lined Energy Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1.md) - [Exoskeleton Stepped-Back Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bdo-unibank-inc.md) - [Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-pavilions.md) - [Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midtown-bus-terminal.md) - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md)