Dezeen · Creativity & design

Saudi Arabia's The Line Mega-Project Reportedly Shelved

Saudi Arabia's ambitious linear city project, The Line, appears to be facing significant setbacks, with reports suggesting its development has been halted.

The project, envisioned as a futuristic skyscraper city stretching across the desert, has encountered substantial challenges.

Recent news indicates that a related component, the Neom Stadium, has been shelved, which is seen as a critical blow to The Line's overall feasibility.

The podcast Dezeen Weekly discusses the project's trajectory and the ethical considerations for architectural firms involved in its design and development.

The podcast explores the reasons behind the apparent failure of this highly controversial and extraordinary undertaking.

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