Coffee shops became the hotbeds of democracy. They are emblematic of the important civic function "third spaces" serve in society...

Now better known as Xi'an, Chang'an was the capital of China during the Tang dynasty and, at its peak, one of the largest cities in the...

Singapore's urban planners have always made water one of their top priorities. As a land-scare country that was once heavily reliant on...

JD (Jingdong) is a major Chinese e-commerce company and one of the largest online retailers in the world. Recently, it attracted...

The largest human migration in the world takes place every Spring Festival in China. Many people set off before the official start of the...

I spent my Chinese New Year visiting my grandmother in Fuzhou. Fuzhou is often described as "city within mountains, mountains within...

The Acropolis of Athens Many said it was the warmest year in memory; the gravel streets sizzled, the boughs of great trees withered and...

The pagodas of Kaiyuan Temple, Quanzhou (Xinhua) In the nearly 300 years between 1100 and the late 1300s, Quanzhou (or Zayton, as it was...

One of the most memorable experiences from my trip to Seoul last summer was walking along the banks of Cheonggyecheon in the early...

Gentrification, displacement, and the erosion of cultural heritage are significant issues associated with urban renewal and economic...

Picture a Chinese urban village. Perhaps the image of overcrowded and densely built housing springs to mind. Narrow alleys jammed with...

Does this look familiar: the renovated blocks throughout the city with standardized street scene—much broaden streets with multiple...

Community garden is not just a garden, it is a community’s garden. The emphasis is therefore on “community”. The size and scenery of the...

San Fang Qi Xiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) (三坊七巷) in Fuzhou is the largest existing downtown historical and cultural blocks in...

Why revitalizing urban life? To answer this question, we must examine what happened during the rapid urbanization or urban economic...

Shanghai stands as a captivating blend of modernity and history. As you set off to explore Shanghai’s urban heritage, remember that the...

Shanghai stands as a captivating blend of modernity and history. As you set off to explore Shanghai’s urban heritage, remember that the...

As I was exploring the UCSB library, I came across the book: “Farms of Tomorrow: Community-Supported Agriculture.” By then, I was already...

EKA Tianwu is a relatively recent addition to Shanghai’s long list of urban renewal projects. Located on the Pudong bank of the Huangpu...

The Shanghai government has been ramping up efforts to provide affordable housing for migrant workers. In 2024, it pledged to house...