Jhumpa LahiriMasterful vignettes, Munro-like in their everyday accuracy. Chronicling the small hopes and setbacks of people adjusting to shifting cultures.
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Imagine a redevelopment project that could bring 50 new apartment units and 20 new retail shops, offices, and restaurants into a neighbourhood. It doesn't sound terribly ambitious, but it could make a welcome addition to many semi-urban residential areas. Now, imagine you could accomplish this …
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Colombia is such a fantastic place to tour by bicycle. The ecosystems transform from jungle to farmland to barren mountain, all in the span of a few days. Nearer to the Caribbean coast, you'll find mango trees dotting the roadside which offer a refreshing respite from the hot sun. There are many …
Jane JacobsA sharp criticism of top-down planning, rooted in real-world experiences and economics. Instead of boiling down problems to broad generalizations, Jacobs never loses sight of people as individuals with agency.
