Greetings, fellow terrestrials!

My name is John McCulloch and I am a senior at BASIS Scottsdale. This blog is part of my senior project on modern city planning, and will chronicle my research and construction of my own model city.

In today’s world, people always seem to be either focused on the past or the future, but very few people ever seem to live in the here and now. Sure it is important to continue to strive for innovation, but people must also make use of current materials. That’s why I intend to research the current technology in energy management, transportation, and city construction. There are cities all over the world that are innovating and updating to the 21^st century, but most of American cities are falling behind.

Due to the fact that I reside in and love the American Southwest, this project will focus on maximizing the desert resources, such as sunlight, and minimizing water loss. The Phoenix-Metro area is the sixth largest city in the country with Sky Harbor Airport being the tenth busiest airport. Imagine the effect on the environment and our wallets if Phoenix relied on hydrogen to power her vehicles, sunlight to power her homes and businesses, and a system of high-speed trains to transport her citizens and cargo.

The culmination of my research will be shown in my model city. So please, continue to read and accompany me in my journey and last few months of high-school, and please remember that if the rest of the world is capable to update and advance, America and Americans can do even better.

Sincerely,

John