Cities cover less than 2% of the face of the earth, house over 50% of the world's population (set to reach 60% by 2030), and are responsible for up to 75% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Countries worldwide are recognizing the need to make cities more energy efficient and reduce the amount  of CO2  emissions from the urban developments. In China alone, it is expected that over the next 20 years 300 million people will be moving from the rural areas in to urban living. Realizing this, China began the process of building four (4) new Eco-cities to satisfy the steepest part of its urban transition. Other Eco-cities began emerging in South Korea and around Europe. Neo-Urbanist recognizes the importance and urgency of designing and developing both Eco-Cities and eco-city characteristics and principles.

What is an Eco-City?

So far, there is a lack of effective supervision mechanisms and monitoring systems in eco-city development 1 which still leaves the exact definitions, characteristics and principles of an Eco-city unclear. This is where Neo-Urbanist comes in. By building and enhancing existing eco-city development consensus as well as introducing new key principles, Neo-Urbanist strives to produce a set of Eco-city certification characteristics that are internationally recognized as industry standards.  

Who we are

Neo-Urbanist, an eco-city design and development company, recognizes that throughout history, cities have been on the forefront of human development. High-density living creates conditions for professional specialization, increases opportunities for personal expression, and functions as a magnet for creativity.

Neo-Urbanist intends to preserve all that is great and magnetic about existing cities when designing and developing eco-cities on the following principles:

-         Vertical Building – By building vertically and elevating soil, 60%-70% of urban land will be made available for recreation, agriculture, and renewable energy development dramatically increasing open land per capita.

-         Vertical and Horizontal Electric Transport System – Powered by renewable energy sources, a transportation system matrix in and between green high rise structures will reduce CO2 emissions by 70%.

-         Centralized Distribution of Goods – The electric transport system will be used to distribute goods from an underground central.

-         Mixed Use Spaces (access by proximity) – Access to all areas of the city allows inhabitants to reach industry, retail, recreation and residence quickly– dramatically reducing the need for private transport.

-         Promotes physical and non-motor transportation throughout city limits.

-         Unique City Design – Each projected city will be developed with sensitivity to local culture, climate, and landscape.

-         Aesthetics as a Value – An increase in the standard of living will be achieved by recognizing the power of aesthetics to elevate the human spirit and to stimulate creativity.

-         Open Cities – Main transportation arteries connecting Eco-cities to surrounding existing metropolises ensuring quick and easy connection to neighboring communities. Cities are designed to accept rapid changes in technology and infrastructure and leave room for organic growth in population and structure.

-         Energy Efficient Building – All city structures and buildings in the city will be built with in accordance with high standards of energy efficiency such as LEED and BREEAM.

The major contribution of our projects is the elimination of gasoline driven vehicles. This will reduce cities' carbon footprint by 70%, reduce fatalities from car accidents, and reduce time spent in transit.

The first project, planed to be developed in Israel, will serve as a model Eco-city from which technologies, principles and characteristics can be replicated and implemented world wide in new and existing cities.