Songdo

Songdo (Korean: 송도), officially known as Songdo International Business District (Songdo IBD), is a smart city built on 600 ha (1,500 acres) of an artificial island off the coast of Incheon's waterfront, 30 km (19 mi) southwest of Seoul, South Korea. It is connected to Incheon International Airport by a 12.3 km (7.6 mi) reinforced concrete highway bridge called Incheon Bridge. Along with Yeongjong and Cheongna, it is part of the Incheon Free Economic Zone. The Songdo smart city features amenities across the district. Homages to international architectural hallmarks, such as New York City's Central Park and Venice's waterways, are planned to be incorporated. Many of the existing buildings were constructed as LEED-certified space, the green building certification of the United States Green Building Council. Songdo is a community of 167,000 residents located within one of three Free Economic Zones in Incheon. The project has been approximately 86% completed. Aside from residential areas, the location is also home to a Global Campus, Pharma Hub, Startup Center, and international organizations such as the Green Climate Fund. Construction started in 2003 and is expected to finish in 2030.