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The vanishing cultural heritage
Posted on November 4, 2017 · Leave a Comment
THE character and identity of a nation is moulded and represented by its cultural heritage, which encompasses the whole gamut and style of living. Source: The vanishing cultural heritage … [Continue reading]
PHOTOS: These 21 sites have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2017 – SilverKris
Posted on October 29, 2017 · Leave a Comment
For those on a mission to visit every UNESCO World Heritage Site there is, you’re certainly up for a challenge. From a sacred island in Japan to excavated caves in Germany, 21 sites have been added to the list and it’s time to start exploring. SEE … [Continue reading]
Starling Crossing – Umbrellium
Posted on October 29, 2017 · Leave a Comment
An interactive pedestrian crossing that responds dynamically in real-time to make pedestrians, cyclists & drivers safer and more aware of each other. Source: Starling Crossing - Umbrellium … [Continue reading]
Grand city’s humble beginnings
Posted on October 29, 2017 · Leave a Comment
“Jalan Theatre. Please remember it’s in Jalan Theatre,” my friend repeats over the phone just to make sure that I get the location of her favourite salt baked chicken outlet right. A true connoisseur of this unique Ipoh specialty, she’ll settle for … [Continue reading]
Cities Should Think About Trees As Public Health Infrastructure | Fast Company
Posted on October 29, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Planting trees is an incredibly cheap and simple way to improve the well-being of people in a city. A novel idea: Public health institutions should be financing urban greenery to support well-being and air quality. Source: Cities Should Think About … [Continue reading]
Kuala Lumpur: Designing the Public Realm by Harvard GSD – issuu
Posted on October 27, 2017 · Leave a Comment
‘Urban-rural continuum’ essential to achieving New Urban Agenda | Citiscope
Posted on October 27, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Planners must strengthen the synergies between urban and rural areas, UN-Habitat says. Source: ‘Urban-rural continuum’ essential to achieving New Urban Agenda | Citiscope … [Continue reading]
Tokyo Named World’s Safest City, Osaka Third in Global Ranking – Blog
Posted on October 27, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Tokyo has again been named the world's safest city, in the 2017 Economist's Safe Cities Index. Osaka came in third, following Singapore. Source: Tokyo Named World's Safest City, Osaka Third in Global Ranking - Blog … [Continue reading]
Return to Kuala Sepetang: Hidden Charms of Perak’s Small Town | LokaLocal
Posted on October 27, 2017 · Leave a Comment
These locals came back to their hometown in Kuala Sepetang to preserve their traditional trades, so travelers can experience them too. Source: Return to Kuala Sepetang: Hidden Charms of Perak's Small Town | LokaLocal … [Continue reading]
