The Homage Project

The Urbanism Of Singapore's Public Housing

What happens when 80% of a country’s population lives in public housing?

Courtney BankerAugust 3, 2018SingaporeSingapore, public housing, transit oriented development, mode split, government regulations, car-lite

Do I Even Like Cities?

Three months after embarking on The Homage Project emerges a deceptively simple question.

Courtney BankerJune 19, 2018Malacca

Bangkok, Cars, And Vietnam's Mobility Future

Thailand’s automotive industry is the largest in Southeast Asia, and car-oriented development has already reshaped much of the streetscape in cities like Bangkok. In motorbike-centric Vietnam, will history repeat itself or will active, human-scale streets prevail?

Andrew LesmesJune 1, 2018Bangkokurbanism, vietnam, transportation, saigon, urban planning, motorbikes, ho chi minh city, urban design, architecture, Thailand, cars, tourism

Why Are Vietnam's Streets So Active?

Four factors that help make the streets of Vietnam’s cities lively, dynamic, and fluid.

Courtney BankerMay 21, 2018Hanoiurbanism, vietnam, transportation, saigon, urban planning, motorbikes, ho chi minh city, urban design, architecture

The Vietnamese Case For Parks And "Walking Streets"

Many Vietnamese cities create “walking streets,” temporarily closing their major thoroughfares to motorized traffic and inviting pedestrians to take over. Has it worked?

Courtney BankerMay 5, 2018Hanoiurbanism, vietnam, transportation, saigon, urban planning, motorbikes, ho chi minh city, urban design, architecture, Hanoi, walking streets, public space

Fostering Families And Neighborhoods With The Vietnamese Tube House

How a popular aspect of Vietnamese architecture symbolizes incremental neighborhood development—and enhances the safety, vibrancy and resiliency of communities.

Courtney BankerApril 26, 2018Ho Chi Minh Cityurbanism, vietnam, transportation, saigon, urban planning, motorbikes, ho chi minh city, urban design, architecture, hanoi, tube house, Tube house, housing, neighborhoods, families

When Motorbikes Rule The Streets

What happens when motorbikes—instead of cars—are the transportation mode of choice?

Courtney BankerMarch 26, 2018Ho Chi Minh Cityurbanism, vietnam, transportation, saigon, urban planning, motorbikes, ho chi minh city, urban design, architecture

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