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Saudi Arabia is trying to build the largest linear city ever. City planners say it’s a forward-thinking but flawed concept.

Saudi Arabia has embarked on its ambitious project to build a line-shaped city. Although the concept of linear urban design has been around since the 19th century, few have tried it. Business Insider asked architects, urban planners, and academics whether lines are a good shape for a city. Saudi Arabia is building a giant mirror… Read More »