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Better by design
Architect Ridwan Kamil was an outsider when he stood for mayor in his hometown. Public space and a design-minded attitude are his tools for remaking his city’s civic culture.
Royal to the last
Montréal’s Linton, Chateau and Acadia apartment buildings are beacons of historic grandeur. Monocle takes a tour of homes that celebrate the city’s architectural heritage.
Sports Expo
Sport and socialising are best combined. Monocle tried out three activities that value a friendly chat, and the odd beer, as highly as working up a sweat.
Built to plan
Building a vibrant metropolis from scratch is no easy feat. Here are three examples of planned cities from different periods of history that have successfully stood the test of time.
Clean house
Porto’s mayor is renovating derelict buildings in the historic centre to create social housing. The plan aims to combat gentrification and ensure the city does not lose its unique flair.
Driller thriller
There is light at the end of the tunnel for congested roads. The business of taking transit underground is enjoying a technological boom, with projects around the world getting bigger and longer.
x08 Essays
From architects and chefs to writers and directors, our contributors consider what draws them to their favourite cities and what quality of life means to them.
Africa and Middle East
Cape Town makes District Six a number-one priority, plus five things Beirut gets right.
