Deciphering Cities: The Secret Languages of Utility Markings, Hobo Codes & Graffiti Tags | Urbanist

Deciphering Cities: The Secret Languages of Utility Markings, Hobo Codes & Graffiti Tags

Most cities have so much in common that a generic “map of every city” can seem similarly familiar to people living in London, Paris, New York or another metropolis entirely. General types of neighborhoods aren’t the only things different cities share, though — much less obvious but pervasive are sets of codes, symbols and markings … Continue reading Deciphering Cities: The Secret Languages of Utility Markings, Hobo Codes & Graffiti Tags