As sea-level rise and land subsidence increasingly threaten coastal megacities, floating cities are emerging as a bold and sustainable adaptation strategy.
🔹 This insightful article by Assoc. Prof. Katherine Dafforn (Macquarie University), published by 360info, explores how floating urban infrastructure can serve as an alternative to hard engineering or retreat—if designed responsibly.
🚢 The piece discusses:
- Why conventional solutions like seawalls may fall short in the long term
- The promise of floating cities like Oceanix Busan, currently under development in South Korea
- The two main structural types: pontoons vs. semi-submersibles
- Ecological risks, including shading, habitat disruption, and light pollution
- Design considerations that could help minimize marine impact, from light-permeable materials to ecological restoration
🔬 The article highlights the importance of early collaboration with marine scientists and real-time research alongside prototypes to ensure floating cities don’t replicate the mistakes of traditional coastal development.
Read the full piece:
👉 https://360info.org/if-your-city-is-sinking-why-not-make-it-float/