Which planned community in Abu Dhabi, launched in 2006 as a $22 billion state-funded project, was envisioned to run on its own grid with full carbon neutrality?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Masdar City
- Step 1: Masdar City was launched in 2006 as a $22 billion state-funded project and was envisioned as functioning on its own grid with full carbon neutrality. Answer: Masdar City. Its passive design includes short, narrow streets, and the personal rapid transit system remains a prototype because costs made expansion impractical. Why not the others: Khalifa City A, Mohammed bin Zayed City and Al Shamkha don't fit.
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