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Chapter 1
History and politics
We examine the history and politics behind the mapping of our cities, flick through a few old maps with antiques dealer Tim Bryars and ask what these maps can teach us about our urban landscapes.
11 minutes
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Chapter 2
‘Stroll: Psychogeographic Walking Tours of Toronto’
In a city that is transforming swiftly, maps can play a particularly important role – outlining the boundaries of new neighbourhoods and marking out parts of the city that may be fading away. We look at a new set of maps of Toronto, formed by those who traverse the city on foot.
6 minutes
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Chapter 3
Scandinavian aesthetics meet Hong Kong
In Hong Kong making a map for the city’s communities and its intricacies can be a daunting task. But what about taking a more creative approach? Add a splash of Scandinavian aesthetics and the result is an interesting display of Hong Kong’s communities.
4 minutes
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