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What we gain and lose with the rise of sky gardens
Although green spaces are always a welcome addition to urban landscapes, vertical lawns can never replace real parks in the heart of cities.
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We should follow the rules less – our quality of life depends on it
Strict rules make for dull lives. The best cities know when to look the other way…
Some cities are beyond compare – our liveability index spotlights 10 places doing things differently
When I was living in Naples for a short while, I had a friend, Antonio, who would let out a scornful “pah” every time I asked him to name the best example of a…
Ten building blocks to solve the housing crisis
Constructing more homes is just part of the answer. Here, our manifesto presents creative solutions to society’s bricks-and-mortar problem.
After the storm: Asheville’s road to recovery after Hurricane Helene
How residents of this Appalachian city set out to rebuild their economy – and community – in the wake of disaster
Copenhagen’s latest park demonstrates the virtues of having no kids on the block
Inside the sanctuary of Opera Park, a child-free green space designed strictly for grown-ups.
Matters of the art: Verónica Delgadillo García plans to position Guadalajara as a culture hub
The first female mayor of a Mexican city is tackling living standards as next year’s World Cup approaches.
The affairs agenda: Clean ports in Baltimore, Ukraine’s evolving rave scene and a Q&A with Sadiq Khan
Plus: A look back on the life of former Uruguayan president José Mujica’s life and his legacy of progressive values.
Israel’s strikes have weakened Iran’s image – that should concern the world
Israel’s initial attack on Iran on Friday was far from the first targeted blow against senior military leadership. It wasn’t even close to being the first such operation on what is now Iranian territory.…
Between war and peace: The UAE’s key role in de-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict
As hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify, regional neighbours in the Gulf might yet prove to be able peacemakers – if only for their own sake.
