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[Field-Homework 3] Eclectic city: Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon(By: Xiong Na)

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Video Link: https://youtu.be/govx9C7B_E8?feature=shared Eclectic city: Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Director: Xiong Na 3036260345 Haiphong Road, situated in the vibrant heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, is a symbolic showcase of Hong Kong’s unique urban landscape. This road highlights the dynamic interaction between the bustling pace of the city and its tranquil moments. On one side are bustling street vendors, old street markets, and a bustling flower market, while adjacent to it is Kowloon Park, a serene spot with lush greenery and historical buildings. Tsim Sha Tsui is one of the most important CBD areas in Hong Kong. (He, 2016) In

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Cat Links 2024 Blog, Lecture 5: Urban Infrastructure as Event

[READING RESPONSE]The Multilevel Metropolis–XIONG Na Zona 3036260345

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Reimagining Urban Skyways: Balancing Innovation with Sustainability in City Planning The authors elucidate the frequently disregarded yet crucial impact of urban skyways on city spatial patterns. Despite their widespread use around the world, these raised walkways haven’t been closely studied enough, which leads me to reconsider the broader effects and challenges that come with using them on a large scale. The text underscores the nexus between skyways and urban space creation, noting their adoption for aggregating transportation, commercial activities, and property value. Looking forward, as we think about where city planning is headed, it seems crucial to me to think

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Cat Links Workshop 3: Designing the Video Essay

[Mood Board] Warm Elegance: A Harmony of Brown–Xiong Na Zona

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My mood board showcases staircases in a warm brown palette, featuring polished wood, rustic timber, and metal accents. Soft lighting and greenery add an inviting touch. The design blends traditional and modern elements, emphasizing sophistication and coziness, ideal for contemporary homes that cherish classic elegance and warmth. Xiong Na Zona 3036260345

Cat Links Lecture 6: Housing Stories

“Moving house” reflections

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Through intimate interviews and poignant visuals, Tan Pin Pin captures the nostalgia, attachment, and sense of belonging that the residents have towards their homes. I think the film also highlights the larger social and cultural implications of urban redevelopment, raising questions about progress, community, and the preservation of heritage.

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[Reading Response]: A Critical Analysis of the Symbiotic Dynamics Between Shanghai’s Print Culture and Early Chinese Cinema

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(Reading Response on: Leo Ou-Fan Lee’s essay on the urban milieu of Shanghai cinema in the 1930s) In this article, Leo Ou-Fan Lee unravels the complex relationship that existed between Shanghai’s 1930s print culture and the nascent Chinese film industry of the same period. Lee argues that the early development of Chinese cinema was largely a societal reaction to the emerging demand for entertainment, deeply entwined with the prevailing literary scene. He examines how film-going affected the tastes and societal behaviors of the Chinese public and explores the dynamic exchange between film productions and the broader culture of the urban

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