Check out my new article on Reurbanist that discusses the differentiating factors between the U.S. suburbs and the Korean suburban development model. Growing up in Long Island, NY and traveling to Seoul's suburbs for numerous occasions really opened my eyes to how different urban places can be developed and what that may mean for the people living or working there.
Key questions that are asked / answered:
Article link: http://reurbanist.com/2012/09/korean-suburbs-a-great-place-to-live/
Key questions that are asked / answered:
- How different are these densely packed suburbs compared to America’s suburbs?
- How do millions of residents, tourists, and foreigners live day-to-day in them without having to own a car?
- What can western city planners learn from them?
Article link: http://reurbanist.com/2012/09/korean-suburbs-a-great-place-to-live/
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