From: petertrei@gmail.com   
      
   On 2/2/2026 4:04 PM, quadi wrote:   
   > On Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:04:38 +0000, Thomas Koenig wrote:   
   >   
   >> Seems that "The Line", the futuristic arcology-style city of 9 Million   
   >> people of size 170 km * 200 m, is not going to be built after all.   
   >>   
   >> Its description read like something out of science fiction novel,   
   >> and that in the realm of science fiction it will remain.   
   >   
   > Like Lynn, I had never heard of this particular project. Although I think   
   > I had vaguely heard of some arcology project in Sa'udi Arabia, but not one   
   > named "The Line".   
   > However, buildings of this nature do exist, even if not on quite such a   
   > scale; I do remember reading of single buildings containing whole   
   > communities in Finland.   
   >   
   > John Savard   
      
   It was part of the 'Neom' project, which has a lot more components than   
   The Line. Some small parts have been completed, but most are running way   
   over budget and schedule, and will almost certainly not come together   
   in theway claimed.   
      
   The one to watch is Trojena, which is a winter sports venue (yes, in   
   middle of the desert - it's roofed). The country will be hosting the   
   2029 Asian Winter Games there, so it NEEDS to be completed.   
      
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