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I Explored Taipei’s Urban Hells
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I Explored Taipei’s Urban Hells

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Taipei’s housing crisis has left the city looking like a horror film. Here are some scenes captured from the city…

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    A man walks in front of a tattered building in Da’an District.

    Buildings such as these in city centers paint a clear picture of inequality.

    Most buildings have cages like these on their windows to prevent break-ins.

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    The sides of the buildings accumulate dirt easily due to air pollution and the type of tile used here.

    Building owners often try to squeeze a few more dollars out of tenants by constructing illegal rooftop dwellings as seen here.

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    Despite their appearance and age, rent in buildings like these is still quite expensive. The average Taiwanese person spends 58% of their income on rent.

    Commercial buildings often have residential units mixed in wherever they will fit. Zoning laws in Taiwan are virtually non-existent.

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    Huge concrete buildings like add to noise pollution that is already quite bad in Taipei due to heavy motorcycle traffic.

    Some of the buildings are so ugly that they’re unintentionally beautiful like this one.

    Here’s a typical Taiwanese alleyway.

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    Despite the hellish conditions, many people in Taipei still do the best the can to beautify their homes with plants and upgraded windows.

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    Andrew Haimerl

    Andrew Haimerl

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    I'm a photographer and writer hiding out in Taiwan.

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    Andrew Haimerl

    Andrew Haimerl

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    I'm a photographer and writer hiding out in Taiwan.

    Aelita Senvaitytė

    Aelita Senvaitytė

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    My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

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    Aelita Senvaitytė

    Aelita Senvaitytė

    BoredPanda staff

    My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

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