Invisible Cities: Asia

Hanoi’s population has exploded over the past 30 years. Unfortunately, its green spaces have not kept pace with that growth. In this episode, we take a closer look at some of the creative ways that grassroots organizers have pushed to create more inclusive green spaces, focusing on the Bo Vo Chuong Duong Forest park in the Red Riverine district. We will hear from Quốc Đạt , co-founder of Think Pla...

Bandung was originally a hillside getaway for Dutch colonial administrators in Indonesia. But in 1955 the Asia-Africa conference transformed it into a global symbol for decolonialization. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ade Timanei , an urban designer who had lived most of her life in Bandung, to explore how that dual-heritage has shaped the city’s modern urban landscape. Today, Indonesia&#3...

In our inaugural episode, we take a close look at the history of Bangkok’s Victory Monument and its surrounding neighborhood.  Together with our guest, Dr. Saowapark Khanman , we investigate the area’s role as a transit hub and explore how urban livelihoods change in parallel with the built landscape of the city. We also examine how the symbolic meaning of Victory Monument has been continuously re...

Welcome to Invisible Cities: Asia . In this preview episode, we will introduce the show's focus and its two hosts, Anders and Dustin, so you can get acquainted with this exciting new urban ethnography podcast. Want to get in touch? Send your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions to invisiblecities (at) gmail dot com. Created by: Anders Moeller Dustin Kemp Karishma Sharma You can also find Invisi...