DON CITY Proposal

Content
TITLE PAGES
• Introduction
• A City
• Ancient City - City of Babylon, Mesopotamia
• The Present City - City of Chicago
• The Future City - Masdar City
• The New “X” City - DON City
• Conclusion
• References List
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Introduction
In this final project, we are assigned to be the mayor of the "X" City. The
people in the city require a new city because the city is no longer livable. As the
mayor, we need to propose a new layout of the new "X" City which is either
underground city, underwater city, city on land next to a river/sea, city on water
or in air.
We are required to investigate ancient cities, present cities and future cities
for a better understanding of the components and elements of a city. We also
need to investigate, collect data and understand the type of city which we have
selected. Designs, ideas and information are required to show through a video
presentation.
From this project, we will be able to understand more on how a better city of
the future works and the importance of a good city.
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The City
The City Definition
• A large urban area, with many buildings, streets and people.
• An area which consist houses or apartments for many people to live,
commercial buildings, working places, educational system, entertainment
and a government organisation to run the city.
• An area which consists of law and order.
• An area which many people lives together a central place of trade for the
profit of the members living in close proximity
What Makes a City
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What makes a city? As you can see one of the definition of city, it is a large
urban area with many buildings, streets and people. A city provides basic needs
to people such as proper zonings of city, housing, transportation, food and water
resources, security system, sewerage system and power resources system.
What Makes a Good City
A good city is a sustainable city which consist several aspects such as :
• using renewable energy like solar and wind energy
• increasing the percentage of walkability in the city
• protects the safety of the people in the city
• has sufficient food and water resources at all times
• has green areas
• public spaces for people to interact
• effective public transportations
• increase the number of opportunities in business to decrease the rate
of unemployment
• provide education for all people
What is The Future City
In my opinion, a future city has to be a sustainable city. It is a city which
inspires other cities. It has the same aspects as a good city but with better
modern technologies. Besides that, a future city does not need to be a city with
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fancy skyscrapers but a city which can sustain the needs and requirements of
the people.
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Ancient Cities
City of Babylon, Mesopotamia
City of Babylon is the capital of the ancient land of Babylonia in southern
Mesopotamia. It lies in the land of Shinar on the Euphrates River. It was
established as a city around the 23rd century BC. The founder of the city was
Nimrod of Gen. 10, who developed the world's first organized system of idolatry.
INFORMATION OF CITY OF BABYLON
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• Form of a square, 14 miles on each side, and of enormous magnitude
• A wide and deep moat that encircled the city
• The brick wall was 56 miles long, 300 feet high, 25 feet thick with another
wall 75 feet behind the first wall, and the wall extended 35 feet below the
ground
• Consisted of 250 towers that were 450 feet high.
• The Euphrates River also flowed through the middle of the city. Ferry
boats and a 1/2 mi. long bridge with drawbridges closed at night
• Eight massive gates that led to the inner city and 100 brass gates
• Streets were paved with stone slabs 3 feet square
• The great Tower (Ziggurat) and 53 temples including the "Great Temple
of Marduk." 180 altars to Ishtar
• Golden image of Baal and the Golden Table (both weighing over 50,000
lbs of solid gold.)
• 2 golden lions, a solid gold human figure (18 feet high)
• "Hanging Gardens"(one of the wonders of the ancient world) and water
was raised from the river by hydraulic pumps
Hanging Gardens Ziggurat
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Present Cities
City of Chicago, United States of America
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City of Chicago is incorporated as a city in 1837. It is the third largest city in
the United States. It sits 176 meters (578 feet) above sea level on the
southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. Population in this city is nearly three
million people.
INFORMATION OF CITY OF CHICAGO
• Has well-used parks and other public facilities
• Industrial landscape of the southeast portion of the city dominates the
vista from the east
• A windy and multicultural city
• Recognised across the United States as a very passionate sports town
• It is a walkable city which is connected by efficient city transportation
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Millennium Park "L" Train
Future Cities
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
The project was initiated in year 2006. It was estimated to cost US$18-22
billion. The project take around eight years to complete, with the first phase
scheduled to be completed and livable in 2009. Construction began in 2008 and
the first six buildings of the city were done and occupied in October 2010. In
year 2008, Masdar City broke ground and embarked on a brave journey to build
up the world's most sustainable eco-city. Due to global financial crisis, Phase 1
of the city will be completed in 2015. The final completion is scheduled to occur
between 2020 and 2025.
INFORMATION OF MASDAR CITY
• Environmental-friendly city
• The city prioritises walking, cycling and public transportation
• Buildings are built closely to get the advantage of shading
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• Uses clean energy generated onsite from rooftop solar and one of the
largest photovoltaic installations in the Middle East.
• The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) are working on electrical power - the
power is a renewable source of energy which are from the photovoltaic
• Combines ancient Arabic architectural techniques with modern
technology
• Orientation of city is 45degrees of the sun which can get maximum
amount of shading from sunrise to sunset
• Most of the building materials they used are from recycled materials.
Example : wood, concretes, rubbles
• Wind Tower captures prevailing winds
Wind Tower Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Rooftop Solar
Building Materials
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Buildings are built
closely to provide as
much shade as
possible.

The New “X” City - DON City
On 17th April 2114, it was announced that scientists have discovered and
confirmed a 12.2-magnitude earthquake which will happen in 3 years time. Cities
will be destroyed and our city is one of them. Lives will be taken. Buildings will
be crumble. Homes will perish. It was a devastating news because everything
will be gone.
After the mayor has received the bad news, she has proposed a new city, a
city of hope, a city which its people has a chance to live, a floating on air city, the
DON city.
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DON CITY
The mayor has proposed DON City as floating on air city because this can
avoid the strong magnitude earthquake from crashing the new city. This city is a
nomadic city. Although there will be sweeping wind and sky disasters, the city
can avoid them. This area of the city is 30km2
which can fit 250,000 people.
This floating city is named after a doughnut because the zeppelin is in a
doughnut shaped. The design is a fabric-covered rigid duralumin framework
made up from transverse rings and longitudinal girders. Duralumin is strong and
light which consist of 95.5% aluminium, 4% copper and 0.5% magnesium. It has
air bags which is filled with helium gas inside the zeppelin. Helium is 2nd lightest
gas in the universe and it is a harmless to the environment. The city is attach
between two zeppelins. The bottom zeppelin is use for supporting the weight of
the city while the top zeppelin is use for lighting the city.
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MAIN STRUCTURE OF DON CITY
The city is enclose by reinforced glass sheet which allows oxygen gas to pass
through in. Wind lens turbines are also attach around the top ring of the bottom
zeppelins. It triples the power output from the turbine which supports the city. It
also collects water in several ways such as through Rain Water Funnel or
vacuuming the clouds by using modern technologies.
Wind Lens Turbine Rain Water Funnel
Furthermore, DON City runs completed on renewable energy. The main
renewable is solar energy. Solar panels are install at the outer layer of the city to
get maximum amount of light from the sunlight. Moreover, DON City's main food
resource is from agriculture (hydroponic farming). The mayor herself is
encouraging the people to start this farming as it soil-free farming. It does not
need pesticides or fertiliser for the plants.
Solar Panel Hydroponic Farming
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The mayor is also focusing to provide walkability for the people with wide
footpaths by the PRT tracks. Besides that, Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), is the
only public transportation in DON City. PRT are cars with the intelligence and
technology to drive themselves (and you) safely to your destination. It is user
friendly for all ages and it can transport goods.
Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)
DON City consist of two floors. On ground floor, it consist 18 zones which are
divided properly. The Federal Government Administrative Centre is the core of
the city. It is situated in between the residential area and education area which is
easy access. In the residential area, there will be small mini neighbourhood
market for the residents. Industries are located next to the agriculture area so
that the food can be process and shipment will happen after the food is pack.
On lower ground floor, it is a centre where all the systems of the city is in
there. People could travel from ground floor to lower ground floor by using the
vertically PRT. The ground floor and lower ground floor are separated into
several zonings as such :
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GROUND FLOOR
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
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Water Transportation
Religious Area
Green Space
Education Area
Government Buildings
Management City Area
Main Stations (PRT)
Residential Area
Industrial Area
General Hospital
Business Area
Commercial Area
Residential Area (workers)
Networking Area
Security & Defense
Power Generator Area
Agriculture
Shipment area
Water Supply
LEGENDA
LEGENDA
Food Supply
Residential Area (Workers)
Management City Area
Pilot Command Area
Sewerage System
Power Generator Supply

LAYOUT OF GROUND FLOOR
PRT ROUTE OF GROUND FLOOR
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Main Stations
Sub Stations
LEGENDA

PRT works on electrical power. In DON City, it has 8 main stations & 93
sub stations.
PERSPECTIVE OF THE CITY
Commercial Area
Residential Area
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Conclusion
It was a tough challenge during this past weeks but it was definitely a good
experience for me. I have realised that time management is really important as time is
not always on our side. In the project, I have also understood more about the importance
of what makes a better city. It is not an easy task to plan a city. It needs a lot of effort of
thinking and planning ideas before a city can happen. But with the optimistic mind,
everyone can pass through the ups and downs bravely together to achieve the same goal.
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Reference Links
• http://www.masdar.ae/en/
• http://www.choosechicago.com/
• https://www.gov-online.go.jp/pdf/hlj/20110201/18-19.pdf
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkwbJJpeiVs&feature=youtu.be
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• http://www.bible-history.com/
• http://www.seer.ws/drawing-a-futuristic-city
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNq78n02fMQ&feature=youtu.be
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V7UpFOm8w0
• http://www.evolo.us/competition/light-park-floating-skyscraper/#
• http://laurajul.dk/category/tech/
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