Crew-11 Mission

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Sunset, salt, and soul food. Where stories spill with the tide and laughter drapes the horizon—this isn’t just dinner, it’s a ritual of joy. 🎉 She didn’t just bring the vibes—she is the vibes. Lit in lavender, drink raised, legacy in motion. This is what community in bloom looks like when the night decides to celebrate her. Rum, rhythm, and riverside reverie. Where tales flow like Captain Morgan and every seat is the VIP section of memory. The "HIDE OUT" is no location—it’s an atmosphere. HIDE OUT: Where kinship meets cool. Riverside rhythms, wooden whispers, and a crowd that knows good company is the real luxury. This is the archive of us—casual, collected, unforgettable. 🔥 Decked out in legacy and laughter. Feet dangling, stories flowing—this crew didn't come to chill, they came to archive the vibe. The HIDE OUT writes its own mythology, one conversation at a time. Where focus meets finesse. In the low glow of Afrikana,...
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The Fascinating Relationship between the Olympics and Urban Redevelopment

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 The Tokyo Example

Tokyo, a city known for its resilience and adaptability, has undergone multiple waves of reconstruction. The 1964 Tokyo Olympics played a pivotal role in transforming the city. Architectural jewels like the National Stadium, Komazawa Stadium, Komazawa Gymnasium, and Yoyogi Gymnasiums emerged, catapulting modernist Japanese architecture onto the world stage. These iconic structures remain part of Tokyo's urban fabric.


 The Great Kantō Earthquake

Tokyo faced another turning point in 1923 when the Great Kantō Earthquake struck, leaving devastation in its wake. Roughly 45% of the urban area was destroyed, prompting extensive reconstruction. Interestingly, the densely built-up eastern part of Tokyo (Shitamachi) suffered the most, while the greener, less populated western areas (Yamanote) remained relatively unscathed.


Legacy of Olympic Games

Several host cities have leveraged the Olympics for urban development:

- London (2012):The Lower Lea Valley underwent massive redevelopment, transforming post-industrial spaces.


- Sydney (2000): The city created parkland, cycle paths, and water recycling infrastructure.


- Barcelona (1992): Inner-city brownfield redevelopment and urban improvements were delivered.


Tokyo 2020 and Beyond

As Tokyo prepares for the 2020 (now 2021) Olympics, it continues to reimagine itself. Major redevelopment projects, such as the transformation of the waterfront area, are underway. Tokyo's ability to adapt and evolve remains a testament to its resilience and vision.



In summary, while the Olympics do drive urban changes, the evidence isn't always straightforward. Sometimes, it's the city's inherent dynamism that shapes the Games, rather than the other

 way around. 🌆🏟️


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