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Can anyone fix this city?
It’s the richest and most unequal city in the US, and voters are out for blood. As the San Francisco mayoral election heats up, one thing is clear: change needs to come soon.
Park my ride
Ride-sharing and the threat of driverless cars could challenge the future of the movie staple – the valet parker. But there’s hope...
The direct approach
Flying cars may ease congestion, but why not improve existing options? Here are our favourite simple solutions to get around – and between – our cities.
In full flow
Shiny new infrastructure projects are often for publicity. But as these five schemes show, the smartest planners present viable solutions to real problems – often without grabbing headlines.
Armed response
Ah, Brexit. After the tense build-up and dramatic result, the aftermath has been drawn-out. How do you tell the story of the UK versus the EU? We went to the frontline to find out.
Groomy kind of love
Pooch pampering has been taken to a whole new level in Japan. We head to the country’s largest dog show, where competitive groomers have their clippers at the ready.
Future cities – mobilising change
Monocle Films travels to Copenhagen and Mexico City with Audi to see how cities and their citizens are facing the challenge of building sustainable mobility in urban settings.
Clean slate
What does it take to breathe life into a neglected district in a long-lasting and meaningful way? We look in on an area in Amsterdam that is doing it right.
House for the people
A monument to Brazilian modernism, this former department store has been transformed into a flexible community building that is revitalising São Paulo.
Straight talker
A high-speed victory, a strong vision for women in politics and some horse-trading too helped spark Jacinda-mania. But there’s one person who remains a sceptic: the Kiwi PM.
