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Summary
The Sustainable City – Yiti has shed light on its sustainable strategies, set to make it the region’s first net zero emissions community by 2040.
Located just outside of Muscat, the ambitious project spans one million square meters and has an aspiration to become the largest operational sustainable community in the world. It will reduce the per capita emissions footprint of its residents by 78% compared to conventional housing. This includes relying on 100% renewable energy, 100% water recycling, 100% waste diversion from landfill, and up to 80% self-sufficiency in food calorific requirements. Slated for completion in 2026, the infrastructure of The Sustainable City – Yiti has reached 75% completion.
Residential units will be equipped with low-flow water fixtures and appliances to reduce total water consumption and footprint. The Sustainable City – Yiti is also equipped with a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) where all wastewater will be reused in landscape irrigation using a smart irrigation system to maximize efficiency, and for the District Cooling Plant to reduce water loss.
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