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INVITED PLATFORM CONTRACTORS

ACS GROUP — ARUP — BOSKALIS — BOUYGUES CONSTRUCTION — CHINA OFFSHORE OIL ENGINEERING — DRAGADOS OFFSHORE — HEEREMA MARINE CONTRACTORS — HEIDELBERG MATERIALS — HOLCIM — HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES — LAFARGE — MCDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL (USA) —OWENS CORNING — PULTRALL — ROYAL BAM GROUP — SAIPEM — SAMSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES —SCHÖCK — SKANSKA — TECHNIPFMC — VAN OORD — WSP

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DUBAI: PALM JUMEIRAH, BLUE WATERS

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SINGAPORE: MARINA BAY, TUAS MEGA PORT

THE NETHERLANDS: IJBURG, MARKERMEER DISTRICTS

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THE NEW VENICE ALLIANCE

A GLOBAL NETWORK OF

ELEVATED COASTAL CITIES

BUILT ONCE. CONNECTED FOREVER.

THE PROBLEM

Every major coastal city is facing the same irreversible facts:

Sea levels are rising faster than existing defenses were designed for

Flood barriers buy time, not permanence

Retreat is politically and economically impossible

Rebuilding after every storm is unsustainable

The real risk is not water.

The risk is losing control of coastal value, tourism, tax base, and livability.

THE INSIGHT

Offshore oil platforms already solved this problem.

They are designed to:

Survive 100-year storms and tsunamis

Operate for decades in saltwater

Resist scour, impact, and corrosion

The mistake has been treating cities like buildings instead of platforms.

THE SOLUTION:

NEW VENICE

New Venice is a permanent elevated urban platform system, engineered with offshore technology, and adapted for luxury, commerce, and civic life.

UHPC + BFRP stilt foundations (no corrosion, 1,000-year lifespan)

Open-flow elevated decks that let water pass underneath

Modular platforms expandable over time

No seawalls, no retreat, no rebuilding cycles

Think:

An oil platform — designed for people, culture, and cities.

WHY THIS WORKS NOW

(NOT IN 20 YEARS)

1. The engineering already exists

This is not R&D.

It is re-deployment of offshore infrastructe. The economics now justify it.

2. Waterfront land values exceed platform cost

Long-term maintenance is near zero

Insurance costs collapse

Cities gain new taxable land without displacement

3. The political logic is unbeatable.

You are not abandoning the city.

You are elevating it.

WHAT WE ARE PROPOSING

Phase 1 — Pilot District

1–2 km² elevated platform

Luxury residential + hotel + cultural landmark

Fully financed via PPP

Built in 4–6 years

Phase 2 — Expansion

Modular extension along vulnerable coastline

Integration with transport and utilities

Mixed-use civic districts

Phase 3 — Global Network

Participating cities become part of a shared elevated city alliance:

Shared standards

Shared suppliers

Shared digital twin

Shared financing playbook

WHY A GLOBAL NETWORK MATTERS

This is not one city’s problem.

By building together, cities:

Reduce costs through shared suppliers

Standardize permitting & engineering

Attract global capital at scale

Become first movers in climate-resilient urbanism

One platform is expensive.

A network is efficient.

WHO BUILDS IT

A proven, bankable consortium:

Offshore platform builders

Global developers

City authorities

Sovereign and institutional capital

Virtual twin governance

HOW IT IS FINANCED

Public land contribution

Private equity (developers, SWFs)

Infrastructure debt

Green & resilience bonds

Long-term lease revenues

No upfront burden on taxpayers.

WHAT THE CITY GETS

Permanent flood immunity for premium zones

New iconic districts

Long-term tax base protection

Global leadership status

Exportable expertise

This is not a cost. It is a strategic asset.

THE ASK

Approval for a pilot elevated district

Join a global city platform alliance

Allow your city to help define the standard

CONCLUSION

Every coastal city will face this decision.

Some will build higher walls.

Some will retreat.

A few will redefine what a city is.

New Venice is not about surviving the future.

It is about owning it.

What will cities look like in 100 years? How will they redefine the way we live, work, and thrive?

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1. What is New Venice, Florida?

New Venice is the vision of a future elevated city in Florida designed to address the impacts of sea-level rise. It will feature elevated infrastructure, waterways as transportation channels, and elevated highways connecting Key Largo, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and eventually the entire Florida coast.

2. Why is it called New Venice?

The name "New Venice" reflects its resemblance to Venice, Italy, with waterways becoming the primary mode of transportation, complemented by elevated structures to adapt to rising sea levels.

3. Where will New Venice begin?

New Venice will begin in Greater Miami.

4. What is New Venice Phase One?

Phase One consists of elevated trophy developments along Miami’s waterways, designed as a model for future expansion and connectivity with elevated highways.

5. Why is Miami Beach central to New Venice?

Miami Beach, being one of the first areas projected to be entirely underwater, will be central to the New Venice development due to its vulnerability and need for elevated solutions.

6. How will New Venice connect coastal cities?

New Venice will use waterways for transportation in early stages, with plans to build elevated highways linking cities like Key Largo, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and others.

7. What is the timeline for New Venice development?

The timeline will depend on the pace of sea-level rise and funding availability, with initial phases focusing on Miami's most vulnerable areas.

8. What type of properties will New Venice include?

New Venice will focus on luxury elevated properties, trophy developments, and eventually commercial and residential projects adapted for waterfront living.

9. What challenges does New Venice aim to solve?

New Venice aims to address the challenges of sea-level rise, flooding, and maintaining livable conditions for Florida’s coastal areas.

10. How will New Venice impact transportation?

Transportation will shift to waterways for short-term mobility, with elevated highways planned for long-term connectivity between coastal cities.

11. Will New Venice use sustainable materials?

Yes, New Venice developments will prioritize sustainable and resilient materials to withstand environmental challenges and promote eco-friendly living.

12. What is the economic impact of New Venice?

New Venice is expected to drive innovation, attract investment in resilient infrastructure, and create new opportunities for real estate.

13. How will New Venice affect Florida’s tourism industry?

New Venice will transform Florida’s tourism by creating a one-of-a-kind elevated coastal destination that combines resilience with luxury.

14. What role do waterways play in New Venice?

Waterways will serve as transportation channels for boats and water taxis, becoming an essential part of the city’s infrastructure.

15. What areas will New Venice connect in the future?

Beyond Key Largo, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, New Venice aims to connect all of Florida’s coastal areas as sea-level rise and frequent flooding impact them.

16. How will elevated highways be constructed in New Venice?

Elevated highways will be engineered to remain above projected sea levels, using advanced technology and sustainable construction methods.

17. Is New Venice a government or private initiative?

New Venice will involve public-private partnerships, with government backing and private investment driving development.

18. What makes New Venice unique compared to other cities?

New Venice’s focus on elevated living and waterways as transportation channels distinguishes it from traditional city designs, making it a pioneering project for adapting to climate change.

19. How will New Venice handle flooding?

Flood-resistant designs, elevated structures, and climate-adaptive mangrove systems and seagrass beds that provide natural wave barriers while sequestering carbon from the atmosphere will ensure New Venice is capable of withstanding extreme flooding.

20. What is the long-term vision for New Venice?

The long-term vision is to create a fully integrated coastal network of elevated cities, connected by elevated highways and waterways, ensuring Florida’s resilience to rising sea levels and flooding.

NEW VENICE EPC CONSORTIUM

Engineering, Procurement and Construction

Elevated City Platform Program

1. CONSORTIUM PURPOSE

Design, build, and commission permanent elevated urban platforms using offshore-grade engineering, scalable across a global network of coastal cities.

2. EPC DELIVERY MODEL

Contract type:

✔️ Lump-sum turnkey EPC (with indexed material clauses)

✔️ Performance guarantees (load, durability, flood survivability)

✔️ Lifecycle engineering embedded (100–1000 years)

Why EPC works:

Single point of responsibility

Bankable risk allocation

Proven for mega-infrastructure

3. CORE EPC LEAD (PRIME CONTRACTOR)

For Europe

Saipem (Prime EPC Lead)

TechnipFMC (Co-lead, systems integration)

For Asia

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) (Co-lead)

The EPC Lead holds the contract, guarantees performance, and manages all subs.

4. ENGINEERING & PLATFORM DESIGN (E)

Offshore & Structural Engineering

Saipem / TechnipFMC – platform & pile systems

Arup – hydrodynamics, tsunami & wind modeling

WSP – seismic & geotechnical engineering

Virtual Twin & Simulation

Dassault Systèmes (3DEXPERIENCE)

Full lifecycle virtual twin

Structural + climate + operations simulation

City-to-city standardization

5. PROCUREMENT (P)

Marine & Foundation Works

Boskalis

Van Oord

Heerema Marine Contractors

UHPC & Advanced Materials

Holcim – UHPC supply

Lafarge / Heidelberg Materials

BASF – admixtures & self-healing concrete

BFRP Reinforcement

Schöck

Pultrall

Owens Corning (Basalt fiber)

6. CONSTRUCTION (C)

Offshore / Marine Construction

McDermott International

Dragados Offshore

China Offshore Oil

Engineering (COOEC) (cost-optimized packages)

Urban Superstructure & Fit-Out

VINCI Construction

Skanska

Bouygues Construction

7. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (POST-EPC)

Platform O&M

Saipem / Boskalis (long-term service agreement)

Smart City Systems

Schneider Electric

ABB

8. GOVERNANCE & RISK ALLOCATION

Risk Owner

Design & structural performance

EPC Lead

Marine installation

EPC Lead

Cost overruns

Shared (indexed)

Climate survivability

EPC Lead (guaranteed)

Demand / real estate

SPV / Developers

9. SPV STRUCTURE

New Venice City Platform SPV

City / State authority

Sovereign Wealth Fund(s)

Infrastructure fund

The SPV signs one EPC contract.

Cities never manage contractors directly.

10. WHY THIS CONSORTIUM IS SUPERIOR

Uses companies that already build oil platforms

Uses PPP structures lenders understand

Uses materials designed for centuries

Uses virtual twins to standardize globally

Scales city by city without redesign

11. WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT

This is not a real estate project.

This is:

A new global infrastructure asset class: Elevated Cities.

12. NEXT ACTION

Select pilot in each city

Mandate EPC Lead

SPV

Commission FEED study (6–9 months)

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