Discover Toyota's groundbreaking Woven City, a $10 billion living laboratory at the foot of Mount Fuji, where residents explore futuristic mobility solutions, from flying taxis to driverless cars.
Toyota's ambitious "Woven City" project is becoming a reality, as the first residents prepare to move into this futuristic living laboratory. Situated on the slopes of Mount Fuji, Japan, this one-of-a-kind city promises to revolutionize urban living by integrating cutting-edge technologies such as autonomous vehicles, flying taxis, and robotic innovations. With an initial population of 100 residents and a vision for sustainable, inclusive mobility solutions, Woven City is poised to reshape the way people live, work, and connect.
Woven City: A Living Lab for the Future
Nestled in Susono, on the grounds of Toyota’s former car manufacturing plant, Woven City spans 0.7 square kilometers and represents a $10 billion investment. Designed by the renowned Danish architectural studio "BIG," this futuristic city offers an environment where groundbreaking ideas can be developed and tested in real-world conditions.
“Woven City is more than a place to live, work, and play. It is a place where people can invent and develop new products and ideas of all kinds,” said Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s president. “It is a living laboratory where residents are welcome to participate, giving inventors the opportunity to freely test their ideas in a safe environment – surrounded by real life.”
Meet the Pioneers: First Residents of Woven City
This fall, the initial wave of residents—around 100 people—will begin their journey in Woven City. Most are volunteers from Toyota, eager to contribute to the creation of smarter and more sustainable mobility solutions.
Residents will be split into two groups:
- Inventors: Focused on designing cutting-edge products and solutions.
- Weavers: Tasked with testing these innovations in real-world scenarios.
Pioneering Mobility: From Flying Taxis to Robots
Woven City will serve as a testing ground for advanced technologies, including:
- Autonomous Vehicles: Driverless cars designed to navigate without human input.
- Flying Taxis: Innovative airborne transportation for urban mobility.
- Drone Delivery Services: Efficient and eco-friendly package delivery solutions.
- Companion Robots: Devices to assist elderly residents and enhance daily living.
By 2026, the population is expected to grow to approximately 2,000 people as the city’s infrastructure expands.
Toyota’s Woven City is more than a visionary urban project—it’s a glimpse into the future of sustainable, inclusive living. With its first residents already settling in and cutting-edge technologies being tested daily, this laboratory city is set to redefine mobility and inspire global innovation. As the project progresses, the world watches to see how this bold experiment will shape the cities of tomorrow.
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