# Experimental Urban City Developments Toyota Presents the First Phase of the Woven City at CES By Amy Duong | Published 2025-01-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-city References: [global.toyota](https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/42056052.html?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI)  During this year's CES, [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecollection) announced that it will be opening the first phase of Woven City, which is an [experimental urban development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-transformer-homes). It explores innovative technology at the quick pace of the modern world. The first phase is now complete and the prototype metropolis is imagined as a 'living laboratory' and is nestled at the company's former Higashi-Fuji plant. Now, the space is ready to welcome its first residents, which is a group of 100 Toyota employees and their families -- this will be complete by the end of 2025. Toyota shares, “We do this by bringing together a diverse community of people with a shared passion for the [future of mobility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softwaredefined-vehicle-solution) to co-create, develop and refine innovative products and services. This cross-section of social infrastructure, mobility, and people provides a unique opportunity for inventors, residents and visitors to interact seamlessly with new technologies throughout daily life in an environment that emulates a real city.” Image Credit: Toyota ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 33% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Integrated Urban Living Labs:** The concept of cities as living laboratories enables real-time testing and development of urban technologies, fostering advancements in sustainable living and mobility solutions. - **Human-centric Smart Cities:** By focusing on the integration of technology with community living, these experimental cities prioritize the enhancement of residents' quality of life through innovative urban solutions. - **Collaborative Urban Ecosystems:** Urban developments designed around collaboration among diverse communities drive innovation by embedding adaptable infrastructures into everyday experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smart City Development:** This industry focuses on transforming urban spaces with intelligent systems and digital infrastructure to create more efficient and sustainable living environments. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Leveraging new technologies and materials, the sustainable architecture industry aims to create buildings and spaces that minimize environmental impact while enhancing occupant well-being. - **Mobility Solutions:** Innovations in this sector address the need for seamless transportation options within smart cities, focusing on integrating autonomous, connected, and multimodal transport systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecollection.md) - [Assistive Mobility Technology Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-mobility-technologies.md) - [Transparent Sphere Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle.md) - [Immersive Auto-Focused Artistic Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-experience.md) - [Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz.md) - [Innovation-Supporting Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itap.md) - [Cutting Edge EV Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela-studio.md) - [Child Mobility Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-ev.md) - [Electric Urbanite SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-urban-cruiser.md)