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Decoding paradise - the emergent form of Mediterranean towns

Submitted by Mathieu Helie on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 19:43, last updated Mon, 04/09/2012 - 15:15

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Serifos in Greece

The challenge of dense sprawl

Submitted by Mathieu Helie on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 01:11, last updated Sun, 11/06/2011 - 00:59

Dying in dignity - Berlin and the American City

Submitted by Mathieu Helie on Mon, 02/11/2008 - 01:12, last updated Sun, 11/06/2011 - 01:07

The whole class went on a study trip to Berlin last week. The city is mesmerizing in the way it clings to life despite having been the site of tragedy after tragedy in the past century. This made the appearance of renowned American urban history professor Kenneth T. Jackson at the technical university somewhat ridiculous, as he chose to begin his talk by speaking of Detroit.

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