In this week's comments update, readers are debating the development of a Hyperloop high-speed transport system in Italy.
Zaha Hadid Architects has signed an agreement to develop the near-supersonic network, collaborating with Hyperloop Italia to design the "next phase of works".
"This is not going to be built" 
Readers are divided. "This is not going to be built," said Mr G. "And that's for the best."
"I like the sound of the Milan Hyperloop," replied Mr J. "I have used the Centro-Malpensa bus many times, and it's a pleasant enough ride, but a smooth and quick replacement would do both city and airport a big favour."
Corporate Overlords disagreed: "Hyperloop is all hype! Please stop promoting inventions like this." "Italy is going bankrupt due to Covid fallout," concluded Xena the Warrior Mastiff. "Feeding the poor pensioners or building a new train""
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LAN Architecture designs pastel-coloured housing in Strasbourg
Commenter calls ice cream-coloured buildings "pastel dystopia"
Readers are intrigued by a collection of ice cream-coloured buildings, which Paris studio LAN Architecture has built in Strasbourg, France. They are set around a communal garden.
"Pastel dystopian," said Heywood Floyd. "Pastopian" Dystopastel" Someone help me out here..."
"The colours and sim...