Apple Haven
A Net-Zero Urban District
where Sustainability Meets Smart Living
Created by: Apple SHEN G9
Publish date: 2025.6.9
Introduction
Apple Haven is more than a futuristic concept, it's a fully designed sustainable urban community grounded in the real science of today and the urgent needs of tomorrow. Developed to align with UN SDG 11, Apple Haven tackles:
Target 11.1
Safe and Affordable housing
Target 11.2
Affordable and Sustainable transport systems
Target 11.6
Reducing the environmental impact of cities
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