<aside> 🚶 Are you curious about Taiwan’s urban landscape and housing challenges? Are you up for a different kind of adventure while you're in Taiwan? Skip the typical tourist traps and dive into the real stories behind Taipei’s urban landscape! This isn’t just any tour—it’s a lively, thought-provoking journey through the streets of Taipei, where we’ll exchange stories about the places we call home.

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Why Join?

Ever wondered how housing issues compare across the globe? If you’re curious about how cities evolve and how people live across the world, this tour is for you. Let’s walk and talk about it! Whether you’re from bustling New York, serene Kyoto, or vibrant Rio, your perspective matters. Together, we’ll explore how urban development shapes our lives, and how Taiwan’s approach to housing both reflects and differs from other countries.

• Duration: 3-3.5 hours
• Start Time: 09:30 AM or 2:30 PM. The timing is perfect to wrap up just in time for lunch and dinner. However, if these times don’t work for you, feel free to suggest a different time.
• Meeting Point: Longshan Temple MRT Station, Exit No. 1 (See on the Google Maps)

Major Stops:

• Monga Park & Longshan Temple: These spaces are open and convenient public areas, yet they’re also hotspots for Taiwan’s homeless population. Here, we’ll discuss the challenges faced by the homeless community and how these spaces serve as both refuge and crossroads in the city.

• Social Housing Through the Decades: Our journey will take us from the public housing projects of the 1960s all the way to the rental social housing developments of the 2020s. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into not just the architecture but also the evolving policies, societal changes, and cultural shifts that have shaped these spaces.

• Nanjichang Apartment & IMMA: Once a symbol of modern public housing, Nanjichang Apartment has aged into an iconic but dilapidated landmark, marked by unauthorized additions over the years. In contrast, IMMA showcases how old spaces can be revitalized, now serving as a vibrant community hub.

Local Flavors Along the Way:

We’ll take a break to taste some of the local delights—on your own dime, of course! Depending on time and group interest, we might sip on refreshing herbal tea, bite into a savory Wanda Baked Stuffed Sesame Biscuit, enjoy a cup of bubble tea from Youth Street, or stroll through the bustling Nanjichang Night Market.

Why Contact Me?

I’m not just any tour guide—I’m an urban planner who actually works on social housing and urban renewal policy here in Taipei. That means you’re getting the inside scoop from someone who knows the ins and outs of this stuff. If you’re into urban studies, architecture, or just love a good story about how cities work, you’ll receive insights and in-depth explanations of the topics we cover.