TLDR
Cities consume more than 70% of the world’s energy, despite occupying only 3% of landmass. Traditional infrastructure can no longer sustainably accommodate the demands of rapid growth, meaning the transition to smart cities powered on renewable energy is imperative for future stability. Japan has committed to a zero-carbon footprint plan for all new public buildings, by as early as 2020. Songdo International Business District is a $35 billion smart city built just off the coast of Seoul in South Korea, is setting new benchmarks for urban development. Masdar City of Abu Dhabi plans to become the most sustainable eco-city city in the world.via the TL;DR App
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