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I interrupt my New Urban Precincts series to say that I have finally uploaded my presentation at the recent Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting in New York on 28th Feb on Slideshare, complete with (re-enacted) audio. I’m not that … Continue reading
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I was in Shanghai visiting my brother and sister-in-law last Summer and I stayed with them in a delightful (but very badly restored) traditional courtyard property. Each time I go to Shanghai, I am amazed and disillusioned in equal part … Continue reading
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I’m fascinated by gentrification and by the creation of new urban and creative precincts through the rejuvenation of historical or post-industrial spaces. In this next series of posts, I will present photo-journals of at least half a dozen of these … Continue reading
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Ok, I know this is descending into schmaltz (and I have been rather schmaltzy lately on my topic of home and domesticity), but I assure you there’s some serious thinking here, particularly towards the end. After much deliberation, I am … Continue reading
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Don’t let the apparent perfection fool you. The scone and jam in the picture are actually home-made, in my kitchen (despite the Fortnum & Mason’s logo saying otherwise)! Over the weekend, just before my stint at the AAG Conference, I … Continue reading
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Tomorrow, at the Association of American Geographers’ Annual Meeting 2011 in New York, I will be presenting my Masters Thesis, “There’s No Place Like Home” – New Conceptions of Home for Young Mobile Persons in 6 Global Cities.” This paper discusses … Continue reading
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I have a tendency to clutter up my living space – whether it’s at home, or at work. I just find my world more manageable when my stuff is strewn all over the desk, or the dining table; and, despite … Continue reading
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I recently finished reading a book that I really enjoyed, which a friend had suggested I read ages ago but I only managed to get to over the past weekend. Home – A Short History of an Idea by Canadian-American … Continue reading
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I’m in the “zone” again. That transitional state of mind just before I leave London for New York. It usually starts a couple of days before I’m due to fly, and doesn’t end till I’m spat out rudely onto the … Continue reading
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Ok, I admit I am a bit of an Anglophile. But then, who isn’t? Just recall the millions of people worldwide who tuned in to last year’s Royal Wedding. (I didn’t. But I was in New York at the time … Continue reading
Dream Of A City 