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Big Cities
Heart of the City
The heart of many large cities lies in their historic neighborhoods but across the world, the cultural vitality of these neighborhoods is threatened by the forces of gentrification and aging infrastructure. Hear from the people of Boyle Heights in Los Angeles and the Old Quarter in Hanoi, Vietnam as they work to improve and preserve their communities.
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Urban planners and average citizens in Thailand and Bogota are seeking solutions to ease congestion in their crowded cities.

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Looking back to traditional practices can help us find modern solutions to various environmental and social issues of city life.

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Big cities attract dreamers from all over the world. This episode features the people building communities of inclusion for immigrants.

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Many people are ditching the confines of traditional apartment life and opting for communal living instead.

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Maintaining a sustainable way of life through organic farming is possible — even in big cities.