‘Drum tower’ collapses at quake-hit Kumamoto Castle

A tower at the historic, quake-damaged Kumamoto Castle in southern Japan — one of the country’s three premier castles and once a major tourist attraction — has collapsed, an official said Thursday. Heavy rain at the castle — originally built in 1607 during Japan’s feudal era — caused a stone…

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Heritage trail back on track

AFTER almost 18 months in limbo, the multi-million ringgit Heritage Trail 5 (HT5) beautification project at Bulatan Dato Onn in Kuala Lumpur has finally resumed.

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In Manila, is public art just a front for poor urban planning?

Because of the lack of public spaces, private and public sectors use public art to relay their visions of urban development.

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The Power of 10

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A decade as a world heritage site

CELEBRATING a decade of George Town’s listing as a Unesco World Heritage Site, George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) is planning a slew of programmes

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A Street You Go To, Not Just Through: Principles for Fostering Streets as Places

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How Dangerous Walking Conditions Disadvantage Women

Women’s trips tend to be shorter and better suited to walking or biking – but few streets are design to get around safely on foot, especially with children.

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