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escalators? NO!…maybe?
Here's a discussion on another escalator infrastructure project, proposed for Pound Lane. Though the article is a few years old, it shares different perspectives on the use and utility of a public infrastructure development which would significantly alter the...
Ladder Streets and Unmarked Steps, a Photo Essay
Christopher DeWolf posts on urbanphoto.net, developing themes from a conversation with one of Documenting the Walkable City researchers. Though we obviously have no shortage of photographs documenting these places, Chris's images are taken from a different frame of...
Walkable City, Living Streets
Here's an interesting document from Melissa Cate Christ over at the independent think tank, Civic Exchange. It introduces some of the main concepts and considerations of the Walkable City project with photographs and diagrams, outlining some of the questions being...
Escalator Etiquette: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it?
South China Morning Post introduces an ongoing discussion on Hong Kong's sense of etiquette concerning the use of escalators. When the MTR corporation, responsible for a vast amount of the city's population on the move, introduced the idea that people should behave in...
Some things Change…Pottinger Street’s HIstory
Here is a fascinating article sharing the history of one of Hong Kong's stairs, on Pottinger Street. Although the demographic character and the construction of today's Pottinger Street stairs may have changed somewhat, its contemporary ambience certainly resembles...
Gas Lamps and a Geocache on Duddell Street stairs
Discoverhongkong.com invites us to do just that, in this suggested activity to wander down to the Duddell Street stairs. There we find the old gas lamps burning through the evenings and can get a feel for one of the historical ambiences of Hong Kong island. The mellow...
CNN Travel takes on the streets of NoHo
CNN Travel describes in several articles a selection of urban, social and commercial elements found in the 'NoHo' district of Hong Kong Island. One article touches briefly on the history of the area, (perhaps it could linger a bit longer there?) then continues in the...
Just how Cool is Gough Street?
Hong Kong style and culture site Sassy brings us this short writeup of the hip boutiques and eateries along Gough Street, which may be a contender for the title of 'coolest' street in Hong Kong. However, we should ask both "What is cool?", and "For whom is this cool?"...
Street art, on the Stairs, of the Stairs
Here's an interesting article on the wealth of street art to be found around Sheung Wan neighbourhoods, and on the Ladder Street stairs. Of particular note is the site-specificity of some of the artworks presented, including one by local artist Xeme, a collage that...
A walking (eating) tour, Central and Sheung Wan Markets
Geofoodie provides us with a fun (and filling) itinerary for a walk around Central and Sheung Wan markets, sampling the local styles and snack treats. Though the article may be geared for people who are new to Hong Kong, even seasoned locals familiar with this part of...
Cool comes at a price…Shing Hing Street
At the risk of contributing to the gentrification of these neighborhoods by propagating such publicity hype, we'll share this post from squarefoot.com.hk on how cool it is over at Shin Hing Street stairs. There are hip wine cellars, a fine french restaurant and...
Sing Heung Yuen outdoor eatery on Mei Lun Street
South China Morning Post looks at the Sing Heung Yuen Dai Pai Dong, an outdoor restaurant on Mei Lun Street, at the foot of the staircase. This family-run restaurant has been open in one form or another since 1957, and remains a very active element of the locale....