Archive for the 'urbanization' Category

Urban Murmur – A Finnish Look at Phnom Penh Architecture

Posted in academia, architecture, current events, urbanization on Dec 4th, 2009

This looks intriguing; From Helsinki to Phnom Penh:

W E L C O M E !

Presentation series of Urban planning projects of students from Helsinki
University
of Technology. After our field work period in Phnom Penh in the spring
2009, we came
up with various sustainable strategies for the growth of the Cambodian
capital Phnom
Penh. Be warmly welcome to attend our [...]

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Land & Housing Manual

Posted in current events, environment, more stuff, news, urbanization on Nov 24th, 2009

Cross-posted from Our Books web site:
After about 5 years worth of illustration work, it’s out!
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A Cambodian Guide to Defending Land and Housing Rights
Simple resources for a growing topic of concern in Cambodia. (English and Khmer)

We’re pleased to say the manual has hit the presses, with the help of the Centre for Housing Rights and Evictions. [...]

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Photo Wednesday: Work In Progress

Posted in Photo Wednesday, architecture, business, photography, urbanization on May 20th, 2009

Monivong / Sihanouk Boulevard, Gold Tower 42 construction. I wonder if they’ll actually get up to 42 stories.
Tags: cambodia,construction,crane,architecture

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