Preserving historic Yangon

2014-12-31T00:11:00-05:00

At the heart of the plan will be the idea that downtown Yangon should retain its vibrancy rather than become another sanitized zone that appeals to well-to-do tourists impressed by expensive hotels and tony cafes, Mr. Thant Myint-U said

Jane Perlez reports in from the old colonial capital, where groups like Yangon Heritage Trust are working to preserve the distinctive charm of a now crumbling, British ostentation.

Previously noted by Alexander Walter; here, here and here

Pluralizing or Provincializing Urban Political Ecology? [In a World of Cities]

2014-02-18T13:02:00-05:00

Indeed, at heart of our SUPE Platform lies a sincere wish to contribute to a broad conversation on urban political ecology that takes a broader experience of urbanization into account...We wish to participate in building a collaborative and supportive community open for conversation to all those interested in understanding the politics of urban ecologies and environments in a world of cities

Henrik Ernstson reflects on the difference between “pluralizing” and “provincializing” urban political ecology.

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Preserving historic Yangon

Pluralizing or Provincializing Urban Political Ecology? [In a World of Cities]