# Animal-Shaped Cities The Southern Sudan Urban Redesign Project's Zoomorphic Cities By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-08-23 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-sudan-urban-redesign-project References: [theglobeandmail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/africa-mideast/animal-shaped-cities-south-sudan-unveils-big-plan/article1676802/) & [edition.cnn](http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/08/21/sudan.animal.shaped.cities/#fbid=2BC0-7NKHel&wom=false) Plans for the Southern Sudan urban redesign project suggest a mammoth nationwide undertaking in celebration of its anticipated independence next year. The government intends to reorganize and rebuild its 10 state capitals for about $10.1 billion. The money will fund the conversion of [impoverished neighborhoods into zoned cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design) in the [shapes of symbolically-chosen animals and fruit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rijnvliet). As part of the Southern Sudan urban redesign project, Juba, for instance, will become a rhinoceros, while Wau will become a giraffe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Symbolic Urban Redesign:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating themed cities based on symbolic animals or objects can redefine urban living and attract tourism. - **Zoned City Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing zoning strategies in urban design can improve living conditions and promote economic growth. - **Nationwide Urban Redevelopment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Undertaking large-scale urban redevelopment projects can stimulate infrastructure development and boost economic activity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Architects can explore new design approaches to incorporate symbolic elements into urban development projects. - **Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Travel companies can promote themed cities as unique destinations, attracting tourists and generating revenue. - **Urban Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Urban planners can leverage zoning strategies and large-scale redevelopment projects to improve city infrastructure and enhance quality of life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating City Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justinian-khoo.md) - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [City-Honoring Furniture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symbiotic-urban-furniture-project.md) - [Newly Built Mindfulness Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelephu-mindfulness-city.md) - [Urban Ecological Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design.md) - [Futuristic Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore.md) - [Slaugherhouse-Transformed Unique Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropocene-museum.md) - [Expertly Designed Gorilla Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/congo-falls.md) - [Cube-Shaped Skyscraper Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mukaab.md)