Wathsala Rathnayaka
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Urban planner, Real Estate professional from Sri Lanka.
City planning, culture, and placemaking
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wathsala-prabodhani-rathnayaka-726067244
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Writing Beyond the Paycheck:
In the modern digital world, creative writing is often measured by the number of views, reads, and comments, among other metrics, which can overlook the joy of writing. Most writers focused on publishing pieces on platforms like Vocals, hoping to reach readers and earn a little income. Yet, writing is something far more than money, as it is a sense of creativity, exploration, and unique thinking that cannot be monetized.
By Wathsala Rathnayaka2 months ago in BookClub
Preserving Cultural Communities in a Changing Urban South
The cities of the Global South are rapidly transforming from traditional buildings to skyscrapers. In the low-rise neighborhoods, local markets have been replaced by high-rise apartments & shopping malls. These dynamics raised a crucial question for planners: how can development exist while preserving the cultural heritage?
By Wathsala Rathnayaka3 months ago in History
From Skyscrapers to Open Fields:
In Contemporary years, a significant discourse has emerged that city inhabitants are moving outwards to smaller towns and suburbs. The underlying causes of this shift are housing affordability, Income stability, personal preference, and remote work. Urban centers have faced extensive challenges, including housing shortages, development pressure, and their impact on climate change.
By Wathsala Rathnayaka3 months ago in BookClub
