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Planet of the Primate (Cities)

Will Leimenstoll
July 10, 2014
Economic Development, Featured
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This is the first article in a multi-part series about primate cities. The recent movie "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" depicts a world where primates of all kinds begin to take control of the world. Funnil...
Human-scaled street life on one of Bangkok's side-streets (sois).Photo courtesy of Mark Wiens at migrationology.com

Making the Case for Bangkok’s Labyrinthine Streets

Will Leimenstoll
June 2, 2014
Community and Neighborhoods, Transportation
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Bangkok shares many similarities with its fellow Asian mega-cities; including snarling traffic, explosive growth, tasty street food and a multiplicity of cultures. However, Bangkok’s canal-inspired street layou...
Protest and pedestrian market at Victory Monument during Bangkok shutdown. Photo courtesy of David Gimore

Bangkok “Shutdown” Ironically Brings New Life to city streets

Will Leimenstoll
March 24, 2014
Culture, Featured, Transportation
Ever since the majority party in Thailand’s national government attempted to pass a blanket amnesty bill in November, Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, has limped through weeks of street protests that have lengthene...
Vendors in Bangkok. Photo by Evoflash on Flickr.

Balancing safety and urban vibrancy in Bangkok’s streets

Will Leimenstoll
February 11, 2014
Community and Neighborhoods, Culture
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Street food patrons dine on the road at Bangkok's well-known Sukhumvit Soi 38 Bangkok, Thailand’s bustling capital city, teams with spicy food steaming on street carts throughout its densely packed neighbor...

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