What if we could pioneer an unprecedented way of life with personal freedom, greater economic opportunity, and a 360-degree view of the ocean? These questions piqued the interest of The Seasteading Institute to begin pursuing a creative solution, floating cities. For five years, the organization has been conducting research on the likelihood of seasteads, the first permanent freestanding city at sea.

Using popular crowdfunding website, Indiegogo, The Seasteading Institute hopes to raise $20,000 to help sponsor research being conducted by DeltaSync’s, a multidisciplinary research and water architecture firm.

Known for their innovative approach to problems, as demonstrated in their Rotterdam floating pavilion project, DeltaSync will be conducting a study later this year to begin the design process and test the floating city’s feasibility. Some features they’re looking to incorporate include extreme energy conserving materials, urban architecture capable of evolutionary development, as well as food and water solutions that help clean the ocean.

With only 16 days left, check out the campaign to help fund their dream project!

What sparked our fire: The first, fully functioning floating city could be just a few years away.

Is the world ready for experimental civilizations?

Enjoy!

– Canopy Team