Misogyny, racism, and the San Francisco Freeway
When someone mentions American cities, we all think of the hideous and bloated monolith. Jamie Hall explores why San Francisco has avoided this homogeny.
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Kowloon Walled City, the impossible slum
Imagine a place with a population that of Canterbury, but all tightly packed into a space of a football field. A place that was completely ungoverned and lawless with darkness reigning the streets 24 hours a day. That place existed, it was called Kowloon Walled City, the most densely populated place in human existence.
The great facade of foreign aid
Foreign aid from richer countries to poorer ones can remedy the crisis of poverty; however, there is a growing movement of economists that argue aid is actively encouraging poverty and decline. Are these claims founded in reality, or just protectionist myths?
The unseen beauty of brutalism
We see Brutalism everywhere: in our cities, our culture and our society. Whilst now being disregarded as concept of the past, it’s development was integral to architectural development.
London’s creeping crisis: The pseudo-public space
London and other cities are undergoing a disturbing transformation, a transformation that is irreversible and permanent, that marginalises minorities and infringes on the rights of citizens, hidden behind the veneer of redevelopment.
Captivating Cities: Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in Europe, with a distinct history and a unique culture. However, it faces many hurdles of civic unrest, terrorism and economic uncertainty.
Playing devil’s advocate: Why China is still supporting North Korea
China is North Korea’s only ally and accounts for about 90% of its trade. Despite many countries putting pressure on Beijing to rethink its position on the “hermit kingdom”, it is not budging. In some ways this is perfectly justified.
