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Home Archive by category Live & Die (Page 2)

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The Experiences of Political Expression in Public Spaces in Exarcheia, Athens

Remembering the turbulent times of student activism during the occupation...

April 4, 2016  By Iris van Gent and Pauline Schijf
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The Hidden World of Rap in the City

Disclaimer: The language used in some of the lyrical examples within this...

March 21, 2016  By Benedict McAteer
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Shoe Box Living in Micro-Apartments: A Response to Housing Shortages

In Seattle, Washington the urban population has grown about 8% in the last...

March 7, 2016  By Ryan Bellinson
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Geographies of Hip Hop and Gangster Rap

Observations from the German Rap Scene Eastside versus the Westside,...

February 8, 2016  By Stephan Valenta
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The Pearl: A Gentrification Story from Portland

On a damp and cold winter’s evening in Portland, Oregon, the best neighborhood...

February 1, 2016  By Ryan Bellinson
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Kibera Calling: Locally-Led Development in a Nairobi Slum

Kibera in Nairobi remains one of the world's largest informal settlements,...

January 4, 2016  By Adam Nowek
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Non-Gentrified Neighbourhoods?

Gentrification is a social and economic phenomenon which generates controversial...

December 7, 2015  By Paula Hernandez
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Graffiti: Urban Art as a Gentrifier

Graffiti: A socio-politically expressive gentrification device Graffiti...

November 30, 2015  By Calum Gill-Quirke
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Amsterdam: A cognitive cultural city?

Organic supermarkets are popping up all over Amsterdam. These chic, alternative...

November 16, 2015  By Katie Brown
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Knowledge of Place: Connecting Generations with Ondergronds Amsterdam

As the city fluctuates to accommodate new locals and develop new trends,...

November 2, 2015  By Adam Nowek
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