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The first phase of Toyota’s futuristic city, dubbed the 'Woven City,' is complete, and it’s not just for Toyota employees.
The initial phase of Toyota's mobility test site is complete and will soon welcome its first 100 residents.
Named the 'Woven City,' the hub will cover 708,000 square meters across 175 acres, and will eventually house 2,000 residents.
Situated in Tohoku, in Japan's northeastern region, the futuristic city will be home to a diverse community known as 'Weavers.'
As stated on the Woven city website, Weavers “are passionate about mobility and ready for a hands-on opportunity to contribute to a more connected future.”
While the majority of residents will be made up of startups, scientists, entrepreneurs, developers, partner corporations, not all tenants will be Toyota employees.
Toyota Chairman, Akio Toyoda unveiled plans for a competition whereby inventors and startups can pitch their ideas with the opportunity to win scholarships and gain access to a testing site.
The city is being designed by Danish architect, Bjarjk Ingels, and will be powered by hydrogen-powered fuel cells.
Toyota is yet to reveal the exact costs of the project, but reports suggest that the Woven City is expected to cost around $AU15 billion.
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