Tag: Economy
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Copenhagen and Montevideo: bonded by progression
Jef Van den Driessche looks at Copenhagen and Montevideo, and argues that their main similarity relates to their above-averagely progressive politics.
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Edinburgh and Kuala Lumpur: 6,603 miles apart and still driven by the same forces
Manuel Bruns explores the similarities between Edinburgh and Kuala Lumpur, and observes similar tendencies in both regional financial centres.
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Developing Sovereignty in Nairobi’s Internet of Things
Joeseph Chambers looks at the setting IoT start-ups are operating under in Nairobi. He discusses some issues that arise for Nairobi’s Tech Scene due to current development policies and how local start-ups are reacting to these challenges.
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The City as a Consumed Adjective of Economy
Urban outfits, urban music, urban gardening… What does ‘Urban’ even mean? Federico Savini warns us about overconsumption of the adjective.
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Bijlmer Euro: Tracing Money in the Local Economy
It has been 5 years since the Bijlmer Euro was introduced in Amsterdam. Yuki Yamamoto evaluates the local currency. What can we learn from this project?
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Exotic Cruise Holidays and Colorful Books
Pop-up shops have recently become a familiar phenomenon in the world’s big cities. Tessa Dikker discusses to what extent all these ‘pop-ups’ are desirable.
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UberCYCLE: Transport innovation in Amsterdam
While Uber-POP is under attack, a new initiative is launched in Amsterdam: Uber-CYCLING. Enjoy the most typical Dutch experience for only a few euros!
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Can Detroit Boogie Back?
Detroit is generally considered as the prime example of urban decline. Skadi and Maarten explore its current state and encounter promising new initiatives.
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Bandung: Breeding Soil for the Creative Slum?
How does creative placemaking look like in a rural-urban slum near Bandung, Indonesia? Valerie van Lieshout describes how ‘creativity’ changed Dago Pojok.
