High tech ghost town to be built in new mexico

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New Mexico is set to develop a 20-square-mile experimental city aimed at testing advanced technologies, including renewable energy innovations, intelligent traffic systems, next-generation wireless networks, and smart-grid cybersecurity systems. This initiative, backed by a Washington, D.C.-based technology company, is expected to serve as a significant economic boost for the region. The project draws parallels to the fictional town depicted in the show "Eureka," highlighting its ambitious nature and potential for real-world applications.

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Road trip anyone? I hope they do tours! Kinda sounds like the show Eureka! :)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/tech-company-to-build-science-ghost-town-in-nm-backer-says-project-will-be-economic-boost/2011/09/06/gIQA9tAH7J_story.html

New Mexico, home to several of the nation’s premier scientific, nuclear and military institutions, is planning to take part in an unprecedented science project — a 20-square-mile model of a small U.S. city.

A Washington, D.C.-based technology company announced plans Tuesday to build the state’s newest ghost town to test everything from renewable energy innovations to intelligent traffic systems, next-generation wireless networks and smart-grid cyber security systems.
 
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I'd have thought computer modeling would prove far cheaper than building a town, even if it is miniaturized.
 

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