Songdo, South Korea is truly the example to follow for building an eco-city from the ground up. In just 5 years it has gone from blueprints to buildings that meet the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design requirements. Since Songdo was constructed to be a ‘smart-city’, the impressive green moves that have been implemented since day one are to numerous to list.
With over 60,000 residents, it’s impressive 40% of Songdo is devoted to green spaces, and cars are not necessary to navigate, however the waste management system tops that with how easy it is to recycle. You won’t see a dump truck or trash bag in the city, as every kitchen has a built in pneumatic trash shoot that funnels garbage to a central waste processing center. Research the latest news, and learn more about education and jobs around the Songdo area here.