Building of Maldives Floating City

SOURCE www.newsweek.com
A floating city, the Maldives Floating City, is being constructed in the Indian Ocean to combat rising sea levels in the Maldives. It is a development of modular floating platforms and is expected to be completed in 2027. The city will have 20,000 residents living in 5,000 homes, with residences starting at $250,000 USD.

Key Points

  • Scheduled to be completed in 2027
  • 20,000 residents living in 5,000 homes
  • Residences start at $250,000 USD
  • Response to rising sea levels threatening the Maldives

Pros

  • Provides a practical solution to rising sea levels in the Maldives
  • A sustainable and innovative potential solution to climate change
  • Addresses overcrowding on the mainland

Cons

  • Potential delays due to political issues between different economic interests