The Dutch want to build a new Island off their coast in the shape of a tulip!

I love this story, it's so full of art, drama, and most of all is a bait and switch proposition. Here is a snippet from the Herald Tribune story:

"...Dubai built Palm Island. Now the world leaders in land reclamation are considering an island in the shape of a tulip to fight overcrowding and shield the coastline from the rising sea.Supporters of the scheme say it will give Dutch companies a chance to showcase water management skills that are increasingly in demand due to global warming ..." [Link]

If they make this island, I suspect only the rich and the mega-corporations at large are going to be invited. Since, water will seek it's own level if the planet does not cool. An island in the shape of a tulip won't stop a rising tide if earth continues to warm.

I like this project because it is an ideal experiment in regards to the viability of an artificial island and the planning of a new western European city therein from the ground up. Maybe a clean city will emerge as a template for future ones.