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Uruguay's 'City of the Future' Joins List of Billionaire Utopias

Uruguay's 'City of the Future' Joins List of Billionaire Utopias

Summary

A company called Praxis is planning to build a $1 billion waterfront city in Uruguay named +Colonia, focusing on technology, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. Other future city projects include California Forever in the U.S., a large sustainable community in California, and Toyota's Woven City in Japan, a living lab for new technologies already housing residents.

Key Facts

  • Praxis selected Uruguay for +Colonia because of its stable landscape and available space.
  • +Colonia aims to become “the world’s first digital nation” with a focus on AI.
  • The city plans to start welcoming residents by mid-2027.
  • California Forever in Solano County, California, aims to create 530,000 jobs and 170,000 homes focused on walkability and climate resilience.
  • California Forever is expanding Suisun City and is working through local government approvals.
  • Toyota’s Woven City in Japan started moving residents in 2023 and focuses on testing robotics, mobility, and AI technologies.
  • Woven City is planned to expand further with more construction completed by 2028.
  • These projects reflect global interest in building new sustainable and tech-driven cities.
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