Rapid Development Threatens Historic Architecture Across Southeast Asia

Urban expansion and modernization projects are rapidly demolishing culturally significant historic buildings in Southeast Asia, raising concerns among preservationists about the loss of colonial-era heritage and tourist destinations.

27 Aug, 11:05 — 27 Aug, 11:05

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Why Southeast Asia Is Bulldozing Its Historic Buildings

Southeast Asia is losing some of its historic buildings — the very spots tourists flock to. Development is putting some of the region’s most distinctive architecture at risk, while its ties to colonial rule complicate the case for preservation. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Rapid Development Threatens Historic Architecture Across Southeast Asia

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