MIT SLAB

sidewalk laboratory

tourist maps

Given the findings of our tourism research, a pedestrian path could help tourists navigate one of the most wonderful assets of Ho Chi Minh City, its sidewalk life. Currently, most tourists to Vietnam do not stay long in the city, with only a few destinations being identified on tourist maps. Our map does not only connect the usual destinations but identifies a fuller pedestrian experience and neighborhoods to explore. Implementation would raise a number of challenging issues such as determining which vendors could service the path and the impact of the route on neighborhoods.