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The Circular City:
Model by Jacque Fresco | Photo by Roxanne Meadows
The
circular
city
permits the most efficient use of resources, travel techniques, and general functionality, with a minimum expenditure of energy. The geometrically elegant
circular
arrangement is designed to allow for the highest standard of living in the most productive and efficient ways possible. These cities serve the role of extensions of human activity and utilitarian expression; in compete harmony with the environment. The configuration of these cities would be a direct representation of the function they serve. For instance, the outermost perimeter of the
city
is for nature-oriented recreation, including lush gardens and parks for hiking, cycling, water sports and any other outdoor activity. The next inner section is the `agricultural belt', using outdoor and indoor (hydroponic) agricultural
methods
so food can be grown all year round. Continuing in, eight green areas provide clean renewable energy sources for the entire
city
. While these energy sources would be region specific, often these
methods
will include Geothermal, Wind and Solar technologies, while those cities near water would extend to utilize Wave and Tidal power. The largest of these green areas is also the `residential belt', containing unique homes and apartments. The residences are constructed by extrusion technology and other
methods
of high-tech prefabrication. The days of bricks and wood being stuck together are no more. Structures of the future can be near solid units, extruded as a whole. All homes and apartment complexes are also
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