Midtown Manhattan Geodesic Dome
Sector: Road • Location: New York, United States
Source: 6sqft
A proposed giant geodesic dome spanning midtown Manhattan, designed by Buckminster Fuller in the 1960s. The dome would cover an area from the East River to the Hudson River and from 21st Street to 64th Street, regulating weather and reducing air pollution, while also reducing heating and cooling costs for buildings underneath.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Road
- Location
- New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- 6sqft
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Original status | proposed |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A proposed giant geodesic dome spanning midtown Manhattan, designed by Buckminster Fuller in the 1960s. The dome would cover an area from the East River to the Hudson River and from 21st Street to 64th Street, regulating weather and reducing air pollution, while also reducing heating and cooling costs for buildings underneath. |
Original sector | Built Environment |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York |
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Source | 6sqft |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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