Isimi Lagos is a planned city of Lagos State, Nigeria, under construction in Epe Town. The new city is designed to house up to 10,000 residents, with a completion timeline set to 2030. The city covers a land area of over 300 hectares (3,000,000m²) and is developed by Landwey Investment Limited. The city's name, 'Isimi', means 'Peace of Mind' in Yoruba language.[1][2][3][4][5]
Isimi Lagos | |
|---|---|
City | |
  Isimi Lagos | |
| Coordinates: 6°37′17.544″N 3°55′55.38″E / 6.62154000°N 3.9320500°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Lagos State |
| LGA(s) | Epe |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Government | |
| • City Planner | LandWey Investment Limited |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| Website | https://isimilagos.com/ |
| This project is currently under development | |
Overview
editThe design of the city ensures the topography of the whole Isimi Lagos will be largely retained to maintain its natural state, as revealed by Landwey CEO, Olawale Ayilara in a media statement. These designs include work, residential and recreational areas, as well as a Tech Valley and a Solar Farm.[2][3][6][7]
Clusters
editThe living areas are known as known as clusters.[1][8] The planned clusters are as follows:
- The Origin I
- The Village
- Grey Town
- The Emergence
- Green Life Colony
Timeline
editEarthworks for the project began in mid-2021 after it was announced earlier in the year.[9] On April 12, 2022, LandWey unveiled the timeline for the project at a symposium held at the company's headquarters in Lagos.[1] Construction began in early 2022 shortly after an event where their partnership with Zenith Construction Limited was announced.[10] Later that year, plans were announced to launch a Tech Valley as part of its efforts to create an ecosystem that provides both residential and educational facilities for tech start-ups and enthusiasts.[11] The Lagos State Government, in partnership with LandWey and MIT, commissioned the construction of the Senseable Lagos Lab in December 2022, in the Isimi Lagos Tech Valley, during the Lagos Future City Week.[6][12][13]
In April 2023, construction of the Isimi Lagos Welcome Centre was completed. In the same month, LandWey signed a deal with Virtuitis Solaris, a renewable energy subsidiary, for the development of the proposed Isimi Lagos Solar Farm.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c Rapheal (2022-04-14). "Isimi Lagos 2030: Masterplan for Nigeria's first wellness, lifestyle city". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ a b Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (2022-05-28). "Isimi Lagos: A Tranquil Escape in the Mega City of Lagos". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ a b Uwaegbulam, Chinedum (2022-10-31). "Landwey's new town scheme heralds future city in Lagos". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ Adegboye, Kingsley (2022-10-27). "Real estate firm unveils future city initiative". Vanguard. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2023-05-08). "Isimi Lagos: Another 'most expensive address' in the making". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ a b Ashinze, Favour (2022-10-26). "LandWey expands Isimi Lagos, launches Lagos Future City Week". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ a b Uzoho, Peter (2023-04-11). "Mojec's Renewable Subsidiary Signs $100m Clean Energy Deal with Real Estate Firm - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ Oghifo, Bennett (2022-04-13). "LandWey Reveals 8 Year-Masterplan for $142m Wellness & Lifestyle City, Isimi Lagos - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ Ajakaiye, Fadekemi (2021-03-31). "Landwey Begins ISIMI, First-ever Wellness City in Lagos – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ Uwaegbulam, Chinedum (2022-04-18). "LandWey's $142m new city underway in Lagos, partners Zenith Construction". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- ^ Nnah, Mary (2022-11-04). "Landwey's New Town Development Initiative, Future City, Set to Launch Tech Valley – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ Dan-Awoh, Deborah (2022-12-15). "Sanwo-Olu launches Senseable Lagos Lab to boost innovation". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2022-12-21). "Sanwo-Olu launches Senseable Lagos Lab at Isimi Lagos Tech Valley". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-10-27.