Architecture studio Urb is planning to convert a 64-kilometre-long arterial road in Dubai into the "world's greenest highway", designed as the emirate's answer to New York City's High Line.
Green Spine will replace the Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, also known as E311, with what Urb is dubbing the "world's greenest highway".
Urb has released visuals of the Green Spine in Dubai
The road will be planted with over a million trees and tackle car hegemony by providing locals and tourists with pedestrianised walkways and a solar-powered tram system.
According to the studio, the ambition is to boost the accessibility of Dubai's urban landscape while improving air quality and helping to cool the city.
The proposal could see a major road converted into a pedestrian-friendly landscape "The Dubai Green Spine isn't just about transit; it's about transforming urban functionality, making the city more livable and human-centric," said Urb CEO Baharash Bagherian.
"It challenges conventional infrastructure norms, proving that our streets can do more than facilitate car traffic; they can significantly enhance quality of life," added Bagherian.
"This project exemplifies the profound impact thoughtful, integrated urban planning can have on a city's health and vibrancy.?
The 64-kilometre-long will incorporate cycle routes
The Green Spine proposal makes Dubai the latest city to develop its version of the iconic High Line ? an elevated public park on ...