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Urbanism
Report
Oceania Briefing— Global
Preface
Perth's drive to compete with Australian's east coast cities and a flag furore in New Caledonia.
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Design / Urbanism
Power block
Issue 25
We have fallen for elements of urban living in many different cities and have often dreamed of being given a city block where we could bring them together. Now with the help of a team of leading architects, we have done…
Affairs / Urbanism
Capital idea
Issue 17
Founded 32 years ago, Nigerian capital Abuja was a utopian dream. But it became marred by corruption and few could afford to live there. Today, as the cranes return, its new minister is attempting to forge a truly African…
End Point / Urbanism
Observation
Issue 43
The trouble with editing an issue featuring a design directory is that it immediately forces you to challenge and rethink most things in your daily routine, says Tyler Brûlé.
Affairs / Urbanism
Wealth and safety
Issue 20
In 1974 residents started moving to AlphaVille, São Paulo’s first gated community. Today there are 300 around the city. While residents may have escaped from becoming entries in the city’s kidnap and murder statistics, they…
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Affairs / Urbanism
Oceania Briefing
Issue 55
The rebranding benefits of geographical name changes are weighed up in South Australia, plans to harvest storm water for consumption are questioned in the New South Wales city of Orange, and Tokelau announces plans to…
Affairs / Urbanism
Paris: global city
Issue 15
From international diplomacy to setting benchmarks in urbanism, from investing in culture to protecting a rich mix of independent businesses, Paris has become a hothouse for fresh thinking. That’s why we have made it our…
Affairs / Urbanism
Build me Hong Kong
Issue 3
It’s done a good job getting everyday essentials into our homes, hands and driveways but it would like to do so much more. Faced with stiff competition from China, South Korea sees a future for itself as a centre for hi…
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Affairs / Urbanism
Urbanism Forecast
Issue 39
Cairo's new satellite cities, the migration from Mumbai to Bandra, and Asia's frantic competition to build the world's tallest skyscrapers.
Business / Urbanism
Power plant
Issue 5
Yes, they can look pretty, but Diana Balmori’s landscaping projects can also change cities, make people happier and healthier and battle climate change. A pioneer of the green roofs movement, she helped build New York’s…
Design / Urbanism
Breaking the rules
Issue 45
The codes of good urban planning are common sense. But sometimes those rules are there to be broken and, as in these five examples, the results can work surprisingly well.
