REFLECT/POST: Topic 7 Towns

 

I really enjoyed Alex Kerr’s Ted talk and I agreed with a lot of his points! I think more countries should slow down on making everything look modern and minimalist. In my opinion it looks boring and lifeless in many cases. And everything starts looking the same too. I notice this in some Youtubers that would prefer to go to Cambodia over Thailand. Because Thailand was being too western or too modern for many foreigners. A lot of people believe Thailand is becoming more touristy and commercialized while Cambodia, while still underdeveloped, has maintained their cultural charm (not to say Thailand doesn’t that is just what I noticed from the videos I watch). But it is nice to know that Alex is trying to make a more sustainable way to have tourism in a country without selling out and harming the people native to there. I really wish America took more notes from the east and adapted their urban planning because it is a mess here (especially in KC). I wish the city was more walkable and not like New York but like Tokyo. There were thousands of people there yet everything seemed so organized. We need to invest more into better transportation ( that is punctual and relatable and most importantly safe). I want a walkable city so bad! Please America!