Kowloon Walled City

From the 1940s through 1994, the Kowloon Walled City existed as a largely ungoverned organic community that sprung up in an enclave as a haven for outlaws, outcasts and 'untouchables.'  So dense was this area that former 'streets' were now dank alleys that had no sunlight penetrate due to the growth above.  It readily resembled a outpost oasis that was constrained due to some apocalyptic conditions and thrived inside as a last refuge for survival.

Surprisingly many interesting cultural adaptations occurred within.  According to a German documentary there was a large number of unlicensed dentists operating, because of the unregulated nature of the enclave.  An within this seemingly subterranean Hell, a British missionary named Jackie Pullinger operated a drug rehabilitation program under the eyes of the ruling narco Triads.  



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kowloon_Walled_City


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Pullinger