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The original government development plan for the site would have put a dozen traditional paper and craft shops out of business if it weren’t for the shops and the community fighting to save them. Out of this little neighborhood uprising, the concept for Ssamziegil was born…

Taken In Central Valley, California Photographer Josh Hires – joshhires.com Image Notes This image was captured at the height of the housing crisis in one of the hardest hit areas of California, the Central Valley. During this time of economic upheaval, brand new housing tracts — still bank-owned — were left vacant, abandoned before they [...]

Sociecity sits down for a chat with artist Pantea Karimi in Portola Valley, California to ask about her obsession with newspapers, and find out how this fits into her latest piece titled “Fill in the Blanks.” The piece, part of a group show at Kriewall-Haehl Gallery, asks gallery visitors to be involved and give their input [...]

Once an elevated rail line, Highline park now snakes its way through New York City.

Taken In Dumulmeori, South Korea Photographer Suhee Kang – vertciel.blog.me Image Notes “Weekend Farmers” water the grounds of their organic farm at the head of South Korea’s Han River. Out of the Concrete Jungle Getting out into nature — whether through hiking, climbing, or farming — is a popular weekend directive for Seoul city-dwellers, many [...]

The structure of the “Bird’s Nest” in Beijing is the largest of its kind in the world and is said to embody the spirit of human nature.

When you sit down at one of these food stalls, you become an instant friend to the people on either side of you. It’s a great way to meet people

Are those in less industrialized countries crazy
for living in simplicity
and connecting firstly with the earth and eachother
Or are we the crazy ones?

A group in San Francisco participates in a global movement to occupy the world’s financial districts.

South Korea — one of the new kids on the block in terms of industrialized nations — is building its city infrastructure at an amazing pace. Patrick Lydon gives us a photographic look at several construction projects from Seoul to Busan and several place in between.