parlorMINT doesn’t just want to rebuild what was destroyed through acts of war or terror.
“Smarter, more sustainable, more environmentally friendly, more walkable, more bikeable,” Jun says, rattling off the possibilities he dreams of for a future Marawi. Jun’s not alone. Nor is Marawi. Months — and, in some cases, years — of sieges and conflict with ISIS have left large urban centers from the Middle East to Southeast Asia in ruin. What’s left of Marawi, for instance, is street after street of perforated concrete. Now retaken from ISIS, many of these cities are witnessing the first sparks of reconstruction. And in city after city, residents, observers, international agencies and designers are trying to battle short-sighted planning and create new urban spaces that not only address humanitarian concerns but also protect landmarks, help battle future radicalism and facilitate economic development." (Listed as quote for inspiration during development. )
“Smarter, more sustainable, more environmentally friendly, more walkable, more bikeable,” Jun says, rattling off the possibilities he dreams of for a future Marawi. Jun’s not alone. Nor is Marawi. Months — and, in some cases, years — of sieges and conflict with ISIS have left large urban centers from the Middle East to Southeast Asia in ruin. What’s left of Marawi, for instance, is street after street of perforated concrete. Now retaken from ISIS, many of these cities are witnessing the first sparks of reconstruction. And in city after city, residents, observers, international agencies and designers are trying to battle short-sighted planning and create new urban spaces that not only address humanitarian concerns but also protect landmarks, help battle future radicalism and facilitate economic development." (Listed as quote for inspiration during development. )