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Stephen P. Williams's avatar

I keep wondering why this city is designed in a long straight line. The only reason seems to be to give people a view of nature. But that long building will also block any animal or human migratory paths. And I'm concerned about the effects on birds of these very, very tall mirrored walls. Also the reflections and shadows (we experience these in NYC with the supertall skyscrapers -- a recently built one shines a powerful, nearly blinding, beam of light into my apt. at various times of the day). So, while I love many of the ideas that went into this city plan, I also wonder about it's impact on the world outside of it.

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Elle Griffin's avatar

I doubt any animals are migrating straight into the ocean? The line rims the red sea on one side. As for its effects on birds, I can't imagine it would be any different than the effect of skyscrapers?

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Stephen P. Williams's avatar

oh I thought ran from the sea inland. I think skyscrapers affect birds orientation and migration, but I’m not super knowledgeable i guess i don’t understand the logic of a straight line for a city

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