Cities of Azania

## Azania’s Sustainable Smart Cities & Transport

Azania took Soleri’s arcology concept and perfected it by taking ancient African sustainable building ideas and modernizing them using nanotechnology and advanced material science. To create village cities. The goal was to reorganize and restructure Azania’s urban landscape by blending sustainable building structures with nature Azania’s cities evolved into integrated multi-dimensional systems that support diversified activities whilst maintaining harmony with nature.

Azania is a world leader in smart mobility, health care, technology and military services.

Azania’s cities fully use ICT to improve the provision of citizen services like energy, water, public safety and transportation, increasing cities' health, sustainability, resilience and safety.

Azania established four main cities in the North East, East, South, and West to tribute to its unified borderless status. These cities took 40 years in the making and are now ideal Cities which are vibrant, authentic, inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

Azania’s cities are very diverse and integrated, travel with the Risasi has made travel a breeze and the movement of people is a matter of preference. Infrastructure has eased the movement of goods and resources and the post-scarcity economy has promoted the Ubuntu and Umoja principles

## The Pillars of Azania’s Smart Cities

Maafu Fasaha conceptualized the key pillars that would define and meet the requirement of growing urban space Azania’s Smart City policy and framework. According to the document Smart Cities contain intelligent physical, social, institutional and economic infrastructure. Together with advisors from Maafu Lebone they designed Azanian smart cities to generate options for Azania’s citizens to pursue their livelihood and interests meaningfully. In a given context

* Digital Government,
* Digital Economy,
* Digital Society

## The Capital Cities of Azania

### Nyota city

Nyota city is in the West, near Elmina Castle in Ghana, the Nyota Building is shaped like a 9-point star. Nyota city is the Maafu Tumfo headquarters, there are many military bases in the area and the Defence Ministry seats in Nyota.

Nyota City The architecture of the city is in the shape of a nine-pointed star. The points represent the fruit of the Holy Spirit, love joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

### Mraba City

Mraba city formerly the Kibera slums (previously the largest slum area in Africa) in Nairobi was revamped into a smart five-star city. Azanians from all walks of life live there, it is a beehive of activity, it’s known as the governance and administrative capital. Maafu Siasa’s headquarters is in Mraba.

It’s a square-shaped city in the east of Azania. The square is the shape of the stability. It represents the four elements Earth, wind, fire and water. These universal elements bring balance.

### PembeTatu City

PembeTatu City situated near Lalibela in Ethiopia is the headquarters for Maafu Lebone who teach and guide on spirituality, finding one’s path and purpose. The town has many monasteries that serve as education centres. PembeTatu is also known for its relaxing getaway stays embedded with historical and cultural experiences.

The city is full of triangular-shaped buildings. The triangular shape represents the union of mind, body, and spirit. The HQ for Maafu Lebone is stationed here. It’s Azania's centre for meditation.

#### Diversity

The city is a cultural mix of Azanians from all regions across Africa, however, one cannot miss the rich imprint of Ethiopian influence. The neighbourhood-goods markets are popular showcasing traditional crafts, food and produce.  Additionally, it is a centre influenced strongly by religion and spirituality

#### Transport

The electric buses are the most popular forms of public transport within the city and the Risasi aka Hyperloop 3 is used for longer distances. Locals love getting around on electric bikes and autonomous pods or cars on the surface and underground tunnels. Traffic is a thing of the 2020s.

#### Lifestyle

The urban city offers a lifestyle balancing tech, outdoor activities, and adventures. Its interconnected smart systems – buildings, transport, urban planning and design, energy, water, health, etc… create improved living standards for everyone in the city.  It has also preserved ancient and historic buildings from past eras as far back as biblical times. These serve as reminders of the past as well as centres for reflection and meditation.

#### Cuisine

Pembetatu is a beverage city unlike many other cities in Azania. It embraces the cultures of coffee and tea drinking from its forebears and many Azanians will travel to Pembetatu to appreciate the variety of teas coffee and other beverages.

### Duara City

Duara City in the South, previously known as Khayelitsha (Cape Flats) is the tech hub which also houses Maktaba one of the biggest libraries in Azania. Duara is vibrant, with a mix of Azanians living there. It is the Fasaha (Tech Innovators) HQ. It is described as a city that never sleeps. The city is in the shape of a circle. For Azanians, the circle represents an unending movement. There is a continuous evolution, growth and transitions in life and spirituality.

#### Diversity

The city is a cultural mix of Azanians from all regions across Azania, however, one cannot miss the historic culture and heritage. It maintains the culinary legacy of the Cape Malays, Xhosas , the English and Afrikaaners. The neighbour-goods markets are popular showcasing traditional crafts, food and produce.

#### Transport

Electric buses are the city's most popular forms of public transport, and the Risasi aka Hyperloop 3 is used for longer distances. Locals love getting around on electric bikes and autonomous pods or cars on the surface and underground tunnels. Traffic is a thing of the 2020s.

#### Lifestyle

The urban city offers a lifestyle balancing tech, outdoor activities, and adventures. Its interconnected smart systems – buildings, transport, urban planning and design, energy, water, health, etc… create improved living standards for everyone in the city.

#### Cuisine

Duara is a very foodie city like many other cities in Azania. It’s a cultural melting pot that reflects the people's cultural heritage and the award-winning wines are the pièce de resistance.