Saudi Arabia has embarked on its ambitious project to build a horizontal city called The Line. While the concept of linear urban design has existed since the 19th century, few have attempted it.

The futuristic city is made up of twin mirrored skyscrapers about 650 feet apart. Architects and planners have long questioned the project's practicality and sustainability. The Line — a part of Neom ...

Saudi Arabia wants The Line to be a high-tech "eco-city." Officials say the city will have no cars or emissions and run on 100% renewable energy. However, architects and other experts have questioned ...

A sci-fi writer who did research for The Line says Neom will be more of a resort than a real city. Chris Hables Gray carried out work for Neom in 2021, researching aesthetics from science fiction.