The boom on generative AI has generated a lot of discussion and debates. Will it be of great help to participatory urban design processes? Or a danger to be aware of? I’ve written an article on Metvibee to detail my perspectives on the subject, and voice out what’s at stake. A summary While I don’t… Continue reading Generative AI & participatory urban design: boon or danger?
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SXSW 2023: event report
SXSW is finally over this year in Austin, Texas! I was there to organize a placemaker’s meetup and it was really great with almost 20 people showing up at some point (speakers at official sessions get a free platinum badge). While this is not the first time I’m at SXSW (I’ve been there in 2019… Continue reading SXSW 2023: event report
Water and the city: 4 of Bangkok’s canals and rivers
Some cities are built on the water. Venice and Amsterdam come to mind. Neither of them are of the size and density of Bangkok. During my travels I observe a lot about cities, and I’ll write about these a lot coming up. Bangkok is interesting especially because it’s in transition; it’s the bustling capital of… Continue reading Water and the city: 4 of Bangkok’s canals and rivers
How I survived the London Tube strike (August 2022)
I’ve been finding a topic interesting enough to jump-start my blog (except the intro post long ago) – and the public transit strike in the UK seems to have given me quite an adventure enough to make for the best topic. The RMT union seems to have been kind enough to have National Rail and… Continue reading How I survived the London Tube strike (August 2022)
New blog
Hi! This is my new blog. This blog will be for everything from music, sports and travel to… well, everything 🙂 If you’re finding my music, see https://music.raphaelmak.com If you’re finding my maps, see https://www.raphaelmaps.com You might also be trying to find Metrunner, ORIEN.ASIA, Norrsken OK or MetOC. Stay tuned for new articles every now… Continue reading New blog