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[Urbanism] The Vision of Lusaka 2030, Lusaka, Zambia, 2007

[Group Work] MSc 2 Urbanism, TU Delft

If I didn't come to Netherlands, I wouldn't have the chance to go to Africa. In the second quarter of MSc2 Urbanism, I attended a package course which called Globalization. This package course really opened my eyes that how does the Globalization change not only the eco-system but also the economy system which seriously impact the city development. It was so difficult to me to have my first economy course in English. After every lecture I was totally exhausted and trying to review what did I hear during the lecture and the discussion. After three compact weeks full of lecture, we had a workshop in Lusaka, Zambia aiming to develop a vision for the city. This practice was full of challenging and also I learned a lot during the process with my teammates. But what I loved most, were still the people we met in Jack Compound and the adventurous trip in Zambia. Of course it is not enough to use two weeks field trip and workshop to understand the Africa context and it is even a little bit rude to proposing a vision for them. I couldn't say we make a good plan, but I only can say, after the trip, we know each other a little bit more and this also brings our heart closer.

For higher quality of pictures and the complete project of whole perspective, please go to http://picasaweb.google.com/Mutien/MSc2Urbanism02070607

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