Lowensda Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) http://news.sky.com/...rticle/16224465 Scientific Ghost City To Test Future Technology The town will be modelled on the real city of Rock Hill, South Carolina 1:57am UK, Wednesday May 09, 2012 A "world first" $1bn scientific ghost city will be built in New Mexico to test the latest next-generation technology. Researchers will use the facility in Lea County, near Hobbs, to look at everything from intelligent traffic systems and next-generation wireless networks to automated washing machines and self-flushing toilets. The town will be modelled on the real city of Rock Hill, South Carolina, complete with roads, houses and commercial buildings, old and new. No one will live there, although they could as houses will include all the necessities, like appliances and plumbing. The point of the town is to enable researchers to test new technologies on existing infrastructure without interfering in everyday life. For instance, while some researchers will be testing smart technologies on old grids, others might be using the streets to test self-driving cars. Work on the city will begin by June 30 Hobbs Mayor Sam Cobb said: "It brings so many great opportunities and puts us on a world stage." The city will be built by Pegasus Holdings and its New Mexico subsidiary, CITE Development. The Centre for Innovation, Technology and Testing (CITE) is being billed as a first-of-its kind smart city that will be developed on about 15 square miles west of Hobbs. Bob Brumley, senior managing director of Pegasus Holdings, said work on the city will begin by June 30. The initial development cost is estimated at $400m, although Mr Brumley estimates the overall investment in the project to top $1bn. The project is expected to create 350 permanent jobs and about 3,500 indirect jobs in its design, development, construction and ongoing operational phases. Edited May 9, 2012 by tenaciousj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 seems a lot of money for summat so daft..self flushin toilets? fuck me how much energy does it take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 It does seem like a lot of money but I imagine it pays for itself after a while, saves on the hassle of ordering road closures etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I want to for and see it, just out of curiousity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Something like that would be right up my alley, if I was the only inhabitant etc, no fucking Idiots to spoil anything, just nice peace and quiet and tranquility, I could go about my business and would feel so much better, but I think i'd only be suited to that for a short time, i don't think I would want to reside in such a place indefinitely. But every now and again would be ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a 'Robert Neville' Dalziel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 There could well be some similar distinguishing characteristics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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