# 170-Kilometre-Long Mirrored Skyscrapers The Saudi Arabian Government Reveals a Linear City Design By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-city References: [vision2030.gov.sa](https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/v2030/v2030-projects/neom/) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/07/26/neon-170-kilometre-long-skyscraper-city-saudi-arabia/) Recently, the Saudi Arabian government revealed a strikingly ambitious architectural rendering of a linear city named The Line. The ambitious project is part of the [NEOM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicon) development which is marketed as "a living laboratory" and "a place where entrepreneurship and innovation will chart the course for this New Future." The highly innovative linear city is essentially a [horizontal skyscraper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrocarril-de-cuernavaca-780) that is 500 meters tall, 200 meters wide, and 170 kilometers long. The elongated building development was "designed as a dramatic alternative to traditional cities that typically radiate out from a central point." Because of its remarkable length, The Line will, without a doubt, offer a completely new way of living, if implemented well. The linear city development will consist of two wall-like structures that will sandwich an open area in between. Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 12% - 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Linear Cities:** Designing horizontally built structures will create new living experiences and address issues of resource management. - **Alternative Urban Planning:** Challenging traditional design models by creating cities without a central point can lead to more environmentally conscious and efficient communities. - **Smart Infrastructure:** The incorporation of technology into the design and management of a linear city can lead to increased energy efficiency and improved quality of life for residents. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Creating linear cities will require innovative architectural techniques and materials to achieve the project's goals and minimize its impact on the environment. - **Construction:** Building a linear city presents an opportunity for innovative construction methods and a focus on eco-friendly materials and techniques. - **Smart Cities:** The development and implementation of a linear city will require advanced technology and a focus on data-driven solutions to sustainably manage resources and infrastructure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Cube-Shaped Skyscraper Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mukaab.md) - [Skyline Sports Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neom-sky-stadium.md) - [Highway-Side Narrow Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil-skyscraper.md) - [Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicon.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Two Kilometer-Stretched Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-store.md) - [Octagonal Floating City Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxagon-port.md) - [Tree-Lined Urban Highways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-green-spine.md)