As sea levels rise and storms worsen, threatening the planet’s coastlines, some architects and developers are looking to “push cities into the water” by creating floating homes and other structures.
Would you live in a floating home? What do you imagine it would be like? What do you think about a future of cities built offshore, complete with floating houses, offices and parks?
What could be the benefits, both for you personally and for society, of living on the water? What could be the drawbacks?
Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more about the developers who are eyeing the water as the next frontier.
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