Density textures: the crowd, everyday life, and urban poverty in Manila
The experiences and perceptions of residents themselves are often left out of the debates on high-density urbanism (HDU). From our empirical snapshot of highly dense Barangay 105 in Manila, HDU … Continue reading
Monday, 30 September 2024 · Leave a comment
Redefining the Asian Space: A Comparative view of evolving street culture and pedestrian space development in Bandung, Bangkok, and Manila.
Asian streets convey a sensorial experience distinct from the Western model. Traditional knowledge resulting from the environment and sociocultural histories is imprinted on how people use the streets and how … Continue reading
Monday, 1 March 2021 · Leave a comment
Asia’s poor urban children left out of disaster prevention
The study reveals that street and slum children are the most vulnerable to environmental hazards, climate change and natural disasters – with girls at particular risk. But aid agencies often … Continue reading
Monday, 18 August 2014 · Leave a comment
