Seoul to build ‘10-Minute City’ for COVID lockdowns

The video discusses a groundbreaking project to create the world's first self-contained suburb, designed by UN Studio and backed by Hyundai. This suburb, known as a 10 Minute City, will provide all necessary amenities within a short walk. The project involves transforming a 125-acre industrial site into a smart city with interconnected high-rise buildings, pedestrian-friendly parks, and various facilities like supermarkets, offices, and urban farms. Sustainability is a key focus, with plans for clean energy and rainwater systems.

What is the main concept behind the 10 Minute City?

• A city where all amenities are within a 10-minute drive

• A city with no public transportation

• A city with high-rise buildings only

• A city where all amenities are within a 10-minute walk

Which company is backing the 10 Minute City project?

• Ford

• Tesla

• Hyundai Development Company

• Toyota

What is the size of the industrial site being transformed into the smart city?

• 100 acres

• 150 acres

• 125 acres

• 200 acres

What type of transportation is allowed in the pedestrian-friendly areas of the suburb?

• Trucks and bicycles

• Public buses only

• Bicycles and pedestrians only

• Cars and bicycles

What sustainable features are planned for the suburb?

• Electric car charging stations

• Clean energy generation and rainwater capture systems

• Solar panels and wind turbines

• Geothermal heating systems