Wilkommenhaus Abstract
Wilkommenhaus lives up to its meaning by “welcoming home” its citizens with open and friendly hearts. Residents enjoy numerous economic and educational opportunities, and a clean, thriving environment. Founded in 1812 by Gustav Zewe as a trading post, Wilkommenhaus was established as a haven of freedom for German immigrants. Few cities in the world have as many opportunities for prosperity as this flourishing metropolis.
The neighborhoods are complementary and well-maintained. New construction is the result of experiments on innovative and traditional materials to minimize cost, energy, and maintenance. Each citizen’s workplace can be a short walk away from their home due to our Smart Growth plan. For those who live outside of the community, an excellent public transport system provides various transportation options: Magnetic Trains, Subterranean Hydroelectric Trains, and Intelligent Automated Buses and Cars.
While aiming at prosperity, our primary dedication is to the environment. Wilkommenhaus offers a diverse range of inexpensive fuel alternatives: ethanol, hydrogen, hydro-electricity from our river system, solar, synfuels, wind and biomass. Rather than being transferred to a dump, all of our trash is converted into bio-fuel. Hydrogen-powered planes, magnetic and electric mass transit, and serpentine-based car filters minimize emissions.
Communication technology has rapidly transformed the modern world, and Wilkommenhaus embraces this advancement. Our wireless system allows citizens to report traffic problems, do work on mobile phones rather than at the office, manage finances, and purchase products. This progress system helps individuals evaluate and share information. It is also an essential aspect of education. Our innovative technologies have given schools the best computers and resources they need (3-D Holographic Projectors, Advanced Media Projects, and Internet Library of Texts). We have cooperative projects between college and high-school students. As a result, graduates have a wider selection of opportunities.
This technology-based education has created an expanded business sector. Companies collaborate to transform scientific and technological discoveries into market successes. Some of our industries include: mining user laser technology; banking with the assistance of robotic traders; computer manufacturing; chemical engineering; and medical research. Our city’s power generation uses the latest nanotechnology and genetically specialized organisms to reduce emissions. Our hospitals and universities provide vital services and both short and long term employment.
Wilkommenhaus is more than just opportunities. It reflects a changing, diverse society. Zoning puts recreational activities (eateries, community centers, stadiums, art galleries, museums) within walking distance of your home. We have embraced the arts through funding gifted centers, creative arts high schools, and post-college programs. We’ve beautified our community by landscaping parks, roadways, and sidewalks.
As you can see, Wilkommenhaus is an exceptional city that emphasizes everything from education to the environment. It focuses on building a strong economy, saving the earth, and serving the citizens. With all these advancements and innovative solutions, you’ll feel welcomed home to Wilkommenhaus.
Engineering Feasibility Plan:
District 4 of Wilkommenhaus
St. Bede School
The Wilkommenhaus City Government owns a five acre site which holds many opportunities for innovative redevelopment. Our experts suggest a mixed-use residential and commercial design emphasizing density, walkability, and sustainability. Unfortunately, the site contains a low-volume water infrastructure, a traditional transportation design, and soil contamination.
According to our Civil Engineer, the fifty year old water infrastructure had worked well for the previous development. However, he noted, it cannot supply enough water to the proposed redevelopment because three times as much will be needed. Additional non-corrosive piping should be installed. To maintain the old pipelines and prevent future problems, a fiberglass liner should be added to increase pipe life. The existing water tower is crucial for maintaining pressure. With electrochemical corrosion protection and computerized pump controls, volume will be maintained.
The Wilkommenhaus City Commission conducted a sanitation study and reports that there are economic and environmental incentives to recycling both grey and refuse water. Total water quality and quantity could increase from proposed innovative recycling processes (see below) for grey and refuse water. Using a double piping system in the new buildings, refuse water could be sent off-site to become soil fertilizer, where specialized bacteria will convert solids and return clean water. The other half of this double piping system will transport the grey water to a subterranean filter near the river to recycle it using ion exchange. The design also further refines the grey water by using organic nanoprocesses to create potable water. This purification, by our Civil Engineer’s estimate, would triple the quantity of water and easily meet demands.
The original transportation design of the previous development was based on automobiles. Our Traffic Engineer reports there was one main road with a single bus connection. A rectangular route surrounded the strip mall with an extension to the gas station and a large parking lot. Our Civil Engineer explains that the exterior and main road design will be kept, along with the addition of a new interior multi-use road design. Our objective is to have more transportation options such as innovative light mass transit (see below), bike and jogging lanes, and shaded sidewalks; reducing the need for cars. Our Traffic Engineer suggests that the 5% elevation should be reduced to a 3% grade to avoid parking dilemmas and encourage walking. Parking will be transformed from existing large lots to parking spaces distributed throughout the multi-use site. The proposed interior road design will connect to the already existing exterior roads.
Our Civil and Automotive Engineers have collaborated to construct a prototype electric lane used by Intelligent Automated Cars and Buses (IACB). This robotic system allows passengers to reach their destination quickly without driving and is compatible with Wireless Traffic Communicators (WTC). These systems derive information from traffic sensors to help drivers avoid congestion. Our Land Surveyor has used Advanced GIS technology to determine land boundaries and terrain features, which is linked to our proposed wireless communication system. Our Traffic Engineer suggests pooling resources with local municipalities to form a high-speed bus lane to a suburban district.
Our Land Surveyor states that the general soil quality is satisfactory for rebuilding with the exception of a ½ acre around the gas station that has some soil contamination. From the chemistry field screening, our Chemical Engineer found that some of the hazardous contents include benzene, toluene, and other aromatics. The main problem originated from underground storage tanks that leaked and must be removed immediately. However, the gas station will be revived to provide conventional fuels, hydrogen, and battery recharging. Contaminated soil can be treated on-site with genetically-engineered bacteria. This was done in previous environmental disasters near Antarctica to consume leaked oil, but the bacteria won’t reproduce at less than 20-30 C. Our climate is ideal for this process. This cost-effective use of biotechnology will eliminate toxic chemicals without the expense of extracting and transporting the soil to an off-site location. Other environmental precautions include fiberglass tanks to prevent future leaks.
This brief feasibility plan provides an updated water infrastructure, increased transportation options, enhanced economic and housing opportunities, and an elimination of hazardous elements to attract and support an increased population.
