↑ Invent City includes a proposed micro, urban world's fair, opened with a tall ships event.
Many cities are on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
Surpassing 450 ppm could trigger irreversible climate feedback loops. Rising CO₂ drives extreme weather, sea level rise, and habitat loss, threatening infrastructure, health, and ecosystems. Without swift stabilization, adaptation costs—and impacts—will intensify. Each year of inaction narrows our options.
2024 was the warmest year in recorded history, eclipsing 2023. The year was marked by unprecedented heatwaves, severe droughts, and other extreme weather events worldwide.
Source: NOAA
In NYC and other global cities like Jakarta, Miami, and Venice, sea level rise threatens infrastructure, safety, and freshwater supplies. According to the UN, rising seas are a 'worldwide catastrophe' impacting millions globally. Urgent action is needed to mitigate these risks.
Source: Politico
The cost of climate inaction is staggering. Climate change could slash global GDP by 37% by 2100. Cities are already paying billions: $19B from Hurricane Sandy in NYC, $40B for Jakarta's Great Garuda flood prevention, $4B annually for Miami's defenses by 2050, and Cape Town’s $1B Day Zero water crisis.
Source: UCL).
The $12.3T carbon-zero economy will dwarf NYC’s $2T economy. Invent City will help NYC capture this opportunity, turning the climate crisis into an economic engine.
Urban populations are skyrocketing, especially in developing regions. This surge amplifies climate challenges but fuels demand for innovative solutions, unlocking a massive market opportunity. Invent City will look to partner with the UN, and showcase responses for developing markets.
Arguably the most transit-accessible neighborhood in North America—13 subway lines, 30 bus routes, 18 ferries, the Downtown Shuttle, and 35 CitiBike stations make FiDi seamlessly connected to NYC’s major hubs and airports. It’s a gateway for visitors and commuters alike, offering unmatched accessibility.
FiDi’s abundant vacant office spaces are perfect for Carbon Zero showrooms. Office space can transform into vibrant showrooms, dynamic exhibits, and event venues. Vacancy source: Cushman & Wakefield, Q3 2024.
FiDi is a global destination steeped in history—home to Wall Street, the NYSE, and the world’s largest gold reserves. Milestones include George Washington’s inauguration, the signing of the Bill of Rights, and Thomas Edison’s electrified lighting district on Pearl Street.
FiDi is a model of resilience and future-ready innovation. The Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency Project is fortifying the area with advanced floodwalls, storm barriers, and durable infrastructure to protect against rising sea levels and extreme weather—a blueprint for urban adaptation.
FiDi’s strategic ferry connections enhance its capacity to host major events. Linking seamlessly to Liberty State Park, Governors Island (Climate Exchange), and key Brooklyn hubs like BAT, the ferry network ensures capacity even during high-demand events.
FiDi is a pivotal part of NYC’s Blue Highway Initiative. Surrounded by water, it enables sustainable cargo deliveries by transitioning from trucks to small watercraft and quad vehicles on land, easing traffic congestion and reducing infrastructure wear (reducing upkeep costs). See hubs.
The $12.3T carbon-zero economy will dwarf NYC’s $2T economy. Invent City will help NYC capture this opportunity, turning the climate crisis into an economic engine.
The $12.3T carbon-zero economy includes 11 industries, many highly relevant to cities and NYC. With accelerating growth, NYC has an extraordinary opportunity to lead this market and capture high-profit potential.
Invent City will feature industry-specific showrooms, organized into zones. These zones can overlap, like transportation near Fulton Center, leveraging its subway and PATH connections.
Revenue streams include program sponsorships, exhibit sponsorships, naming rights, contributions, grants, go-fund-me, an app, the metaverse and those related to events.
↑ Pedestrianized William Street, between Pine and Liberty Streets.
