Saudi Arabia has embarked on its ambitious project to build a horizontal city called The Line. While the concept of linear urban design has existed since the 19th century, few have attempted it.

And then there’s the front-cover illustration: two mirrored skyscrapers housing 9 million people, climbing 1,600 feet high and cutting a straight, monolithic line through the sand. The Line is a bold ...

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NEOM has given rare media access to Al Arabiya to show off progress at The Line, its wildly ambitious 170-kilometer linear city project. The Saudi broadcaster’s report was strong on glossy renderings ...

When The Line, the infamous 106-mile-long linear city proposed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was announced in 2021, it was quickly derided in architectural circles—despite the reported ...

Saudi Arabia's linear city relies on technology that doesn't exist yet. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Saudi Arabia has a bold ...

Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, has unveiled plans for a 100-mile long linear city called The Line. Announcing the project in a new video, the city would include a series of ...