中欧社会论坛 - China Europa Forum“Who is the National Grand Theatre for?”
Major projects improve the urban landscape without benefiting the average inhabitant
Date: 2007
Extract from ” Urban Development Issues in China’s Cities: Part Four“
Published by Sanlian shenghuo zhoukan, (Lifeweek), No. 9
Abstract: A photographer recently published an article after visiting the narrow alley, or hutong in Beijing where the new National Grand Theatre now stands. With its silvery, luminescent roof, the building provides an impressive contrast to the surrounding historical neighbourhood. These older streets – a rich repository of local culture – are now prey to this imposing new urban monster.
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