Plans have been announced for the creation of what would eventually be a very big city in Arizona that could someday be the home to more than 5 million people.
Marc Lore, former president and chief executive officer for Walmart eCommerce, has said that the city would most likely be built in an undeveloped area.
To be called Telosa, the first phase of the city’s development could see the construction of up to 50,000 houses, and would also include schools, offices, and retail space.
An entrepreneur and investor, Lore has said that the new city would be sustainable, with energy efficient construction, and an emphasis on open spaces.
The centerpiece of the project, at least visually, will be a high rise to be called the Equitism Tower, which will include a photovoltaic roof, and space for aeroponic farms and water storage.
Although no specific location for the project has yet been decided on, reports indicate that besides Arizona, Lore is considering possible sites in Nevada, Utah, Texas, and Idaho as well.
First phase building of the city on some 1,500 acres could begin within the next two to three years, with a completion date of 2030.
The Copenhagen, Denmark-based architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group has been brought in to take on the master planning of the city.
A vision statement for Telosa suggests the new city would have the “vibrancy, diversity, and culture of New York City, combined with the efficiency, safety, and innovation of Tokyo, and the sustainability, governance, and social services of Sweden.”
Reports indicate that it will cost upwards of $400 billion to build Telosa over a span of several decades.
Where that funding will come from has not yet been determined.
By Garry Boulard
