- Initial Occupancy: This fall, the first 100 residents will settle into Woven City.
- Planned Growth: Aiming to expand to 360 residents in phase one.
Toyota's Woven City is more than just an urban space; it’s part of Toyota's strategy to evolve from being merely a car manufacturer to becoming a comprehensive "mobility company."
- Concept Overview: Woven City is designed as an innovation hub where new ideas and products can be developed and tested.
- Participation: Residents actively contribute to experiments and technological advancements.
- Industry Collaboration: Created by Toyota and its sub-brand, Woven by Toyota (WbyT).
- Goals: To foster collaborative efforts for autonomous vehicle technology and diverse mobility solutions.
Toyota views mobility not just as physical movement but as a means to enhance the flow of people, goods, information, and energy.
- Location: Built on a former car plant site in Susono City, Japan.
- Inventors: Comprising Toyota and WbyT employees, startups, and entrepreneurs focused on mobility.
- Weavers: Residents and visitors passionate about mobility advancements, working alongside inventors.
- Phase Two Construction: Already in progress to eventually host around 2,000 residents by 2026.
- Opening to Public: Plans to welcome public visitors starting in 2026.
Toyota's Woven City represents a pivotal step toward a sustainable future in mobility. By acting as a real-world testing ground, it aims to foster groundbreaking innovations and redefine how society perceives mobility.
