Fantastic projects of the floating islands of the future often excite the minds of contemporaries, although things never come to fruition. Recently, another ambitious concept has appeared, the authors of which not only promise a life of paradise in all respects among the waters of the Caribbean, but also seriously began to sell apartments and luxury residences on the island of the future called Blue Estate. Let's try to figure out whether it is worth investing our hard-earned money in such an alluring, but ghostly floating city of the future.
Packing up and moving to an exotic island has been a long-standing dream for many travelers around the world, but it looks like this prospect is becoming even more attractive due to the global pandemic that has limited human movement. It is now that the ideas of creating floating cities have become more popular than ever, which have long been hovering not only in the fantasies of architects and their impressive design projects, but are also seriously supported at the UN level and the plans of the largest corporations in the world.
At the moment, not a single concept, no matter how rational and correct it may be, has pushed the state or rich people / companies to implement it. I would like to hope that the recently appeared project of another floating “city of the future” has crossed the threshold of fantasy, since the development company, which has issued all the permits for its construction, in all seriousness announced the sale of real estate on it.
Developers are promoting paradise life on the greenest man-made island of the planet and unprecedentedly low prices for studio apartments (although luxurious mansions are also provided for billionaires), it is surely common that the first investors will move into their new homes in 2023.
The offers are, of course, more than tempting. The main argument, from which the majority immediately have fantastically attractive pictures in their heads, is its location. It turns out that the Blue Estate project is planned to be implemented among the waters of the Caribbean Sea, in the area of famous resorts - Miami and the Bahamas. Where actually 340 days a year the bright sun shines with all the ensuing advantages.
What about hurricanes and storms? On this score, the developers have a reasoned answer. Without going into technological details, they report that the height of the ultra-reliable and ultra-stable structure (50 m) will allow you to survive even the highest waves. Plus, they plan to make the artificial island mobile, so that in case of an unfavorable forecast, it will simply be able to float to a safer place.
Interesting fact: The area of the multi-level island, created from concrete modules, will be 1.5 square meters. km (the Principality of Monaco, for example, has an area of just over 2 sq. km). And Blue Estate is designed for autonomous living of about 15 thousand people.
To ensure a comfortable stay on the artificial island for all its inhabitants, the project provides for the construction of not only housing, but also the necessary enterprises, municipal and financial institutions, schools, kindergartens, hospitals, shopping and entertainment centers and impressive recreation areas. It goes without saying that the main feature of the territory will be abundant landscaping of the territory, the active use of renewable energy sources and a complete rejection of plastic, so as not to pollute the island and the adjacent water area. It is assumed that the city of the future will create excellent ecological conditions, where the purest sea air, natural vegetables and fruits with berries, which they plan to grow in greenhouses and greenhouses, will really delight the newly made residents.
But this is not all the benefits that the inhabitants of the island will receive. According to the Novate.ru editorial board, the development company that has undertaken the project promises the most favorable conditions for business, as it is planned to declare the island an offshore zone.
This means that residents who plan to live and work on the island will be able to apply for a number of tax-free business licenses, and there will be a minimum number of any restrictions. Which is quite important for businessmen (in the priority of young people), especially considering the location of the island. From Miami, for example, a speedboat can be reached in just 40 minutes, so taking a business offshore would be a very tempting proposition.
If we take into account that the cost of small studio apartments Ring Level at the moment starts from 20 thousand dollars, then there is no doubt that there will be more than enough people who wish. Although there are also several housing options for the rich, the coolest will be the ultra-modern luxury Signature Estate mansions, the cost of which does not even fit in the head - this is $ 1 billion. Moreover, the latter will be asked to independently design their residence, but after careful study of the innovative architectural concept, so as not to run counter to the general idea and design.
The future life on Blue Estate Island is described by the development company as very luxurious and comfortable: “The high demands on infrastructure and service on the Blue Estate Island will bring 5-star hotel service to the daily lives of its residents. From a huge variety of restaurants and bars to countless sports facilities and events and spa treatments. Numerous playgrounds, green spaces and an impressive Garden Deck will make the island a wonderful place to bring up children and live a fulfilling adult life."
Reference: The construction of the island is planned to begin as early as 2022, and by the end of 2023, the main infrastructure and the first stage of housing will be commissioned. Completion of construction is scheduled for 2025. According to representatives of the development company, anyone who is willing to abide by the Blue Estates Community Guidelines and Rules can become a resident of the island, as well as applicants must be able to independently support their life on the island and acquire real estate.
While someone only dreams of a heavenly life and tries to sell non-existent apartments on a ghost island, the Chinese have already begun construction of the future campus, which has no analogues on our planet.