19.20.21

192021

19 Countries in the World with
20 Million people in the
21 st century


That's what the study is about. It's a supercity study. Will Dubai or Abu Dhabi reach that level of size? No. But, the people in charge are so impressed by what's going on in Abu Dhabi that it's being considered part of this ongoing study:



With a population of under 1million, Abu Dhabi City falls short of the population target of the original program. However, in a partnership led by Wurman, Radical Media of New York, and ESRI, the Emirate became involved in the 19.20.21. program.
Late last year, landscape architect Jack Dangermond, the founder and president of ESRI visited Abu Dhabi. "[Dangermond] met with top leaders of the government and has been very impressed at the rate of progress," said Abdul Karim, executive manager, Geographic Information System, Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre (ADSIC). "He requested Abu Dhabi to have a large presence at the [ESRI] conference to share Abu Dhabi's experience with other attendees."Both the Emirate and the program partners agree that much can be learned by examining different sizes and types of cities. "Abu Dhabi is seen as a unique showcase for a rapidly growing smaller-sized but cosmopolitan city," said Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, director general of ADSIC.

The World is watching Abu Dhabi!

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New York vs. Abu Dhabi