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Urbanism

Space invaders

Meet the entrepreneurs revitalising derelict spaces with community, food and nightlife. These are the people shaping our cityscapes with imagination, skill and creativity, from Madrid to Tokyo and beyond.

  • Issue #75
  • 9 min read
Space invaders
Urbanism

Quality streets

This year’s Quality of Life Survey has seen some big changes, with three Japanese cities in the top 10. Discover who's up, who's down and why Copenhagen has won again.

  • Issue #75
  • 17 min read
Quality streets
Urbanism

Self help

Even in hidden gems such as Onomichi, globalisation’s effects are felt. But five local businessmen have joined forces to protect the city’s future by reviving its industry and stimulating tourism.

  • Issue #75
  • 7 min read
Self help
Urbanism

Oceania

Taking stock of a rebuilt Christchurch after the 2011 earthquake — and Auckland acts on housing.

  • Issue #75
  • 3 min read
Oceania
Urbanism

Asia

The transformation of Mandalay, how the Philippines plans to tackle deforestation and Hong Kong ponders its landfill problem.

  • Issue #75
  • 3 min read
Asia
Society

Team work

Fire, police and ambulance services are essential to any well-run city. Monocle joins teams in Helsinki, Hong Kong and Ballarat to see how three of the world's best emergency services keep their cities safe.

  • Issue #75
  • 7 min read
Team work

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