World's first FLOATING city! Designs show community being built in South Korea by 2025

The idea of a floating city may sound like a concept from the latest science fiction blockbuster, but it's set to become a reality in Busan, South Korea, where scientists backed by the UN are building the world's first prototype floating city. The project, called OCEANIX, was announced last year, but new design images have now been unveiled. They show how interconnected platforms will cover a total of 15.5 acres, with enough space to accommodate 12,000 people. Construction of the floating city is estimated to cost $200 million (£150 million), and is due to be completed by 2025. 'We are on track to delivering OCEANIX Busan and demonstrating that floating infrastructure can create new land for coastal cities looking for sustainable ways to expand onto the ocean, while adapting to sea level rise,' said Philipp Hofmann, CEO of OCEANIX.