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Everything you need to know about Saudi mega-project Neom

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A spokesperson for his studio, Foster + Partners, confirmed that the firm is not currently working on the project. Ski resort Trojena is set to open in 2026. The Neom project has proved controversial due to three main concerns – sustainability, liveability and human rights. When will Neom be built? Why is Neom controversial?

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Herzog & de Meuron's Museum of the 20th Century an "environmental disgrace" say critics

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Due to its complex air conditioning system, the Museum of the 20th Century will use four times as much energy as a nearby museum that was built in the 1800s, according to calculations by sustainable conservation expert Stefan Simon. Museum's budget doubled to €450 million. Its interior layout is largely uninterrupted by doors.

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Global cities becoming cycle friendly after "seismic shift" during pandemic

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In October, Paris revealed a plan to become a "100 per cent cyclable city" by 2026. The EU is considering proposals to require 424 cities across the continent to develop "sustainable urban mobility plans" prioritising cycling and walking by 2025. Milan wants to build even more cycle lanes than the French capital over the next 15 years.

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