Korea knows best!

Let's face it, America likes to think that it is the greatest nation in all the world. And hey, I have my moments where the jingoism cannot be contained and my heart swells with red, white, and blue pride, BUT we have to concede that sometimes other countries may have a one up on us. Take Korea for example. Man do they know how to gentrify!

Once upon a time, the city of Seoul was a really ugly place. It was grey and polluted and just really icky. Then, the governor came and badabingbadaboom! He wanted to reintroduce nature to the grey blob that was his city and well.... just check this out:


But I think these pics REALLY sum it up.


They say a picture is worth a thousand words and here it is! I would consider this a success to introducing nature back to the country as well as opening up the communtiy, wouldn't you? I think that the one thing cities lack is an openness and clean feeling. People are known for being so fast paced in the cities, yet I think they would benefit the most from a more suburban-like feel that comes with a place like the Cheonggyecheon Stream where people can relax and interact. This opening up would also attract business and revenue for the city as more people are attracted to the city that has undergone such successful beautification.

Take a real gander at this one, Uncle Tom. We could learn a lot.