Yellow Light: Tokyo ’64 « CLOUD Disassembly RPI

Yellow Light: Tokyo ’64

Stay tuned for maps analyzing the massive transportation infrastructure developments of Tokyo, adequately supported the short-term influx of visitors for the Games as well as the long-term growth of the mega-city over time.

Also, some sort of critique or commentary on the efficiency of Japanese planning strategies, especially those implemented anyway after their original purpose has eroded away.

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