Urbanism
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Try this at home
The most brilliantly effective ideas are usually the most simple. From trams delivering goods to field tests for aid programmes, these are examples Monocle believes will inspire civic leaders and governments.
Power of three
Beyond Copenhagen and Barcelona, which design cities are on the rise? We predict three lesser-known metropolises that are set to become the next global design hubs thanks to investment and organisation.
Vive la révolution
Change is in the air on Paris's Left Bank. On rue de Seine, fashion boutiques, restaurants and food outlets have breathed new life into the area, creating a new buzz about the place.
We bring you joy
Every new year needs a fresh manifesto. We’ve developed a pick and mix of ideas for a happy 2009, from building a cellar to finding a conference you actually want to attend.
Expo 19: The good life
We celebrate three close-knit communities in Tokyo, Istanbul and a mountain town in Italy. Due to design, history or geography, these places have what it takes for an easy-going and cosy way of life.
Harboured dreams
Italy’s Trieste has ambitions to return to its former glory as a wealthy trading port, luring start-ups with its enviable location and high quality of life.
Born days
In the second of a monthly series of international street profiles, we hotfoot it to Carrer del Rec, in Barcelona’s El Born district, for mid-century furniture, cocktails and the best burgers in town.
Heartland of gold
This month, we visit Kansas City, Missouri, where companies and start-ups are investing in America’s heartland. Low prices are luring new residents, but can the city overcome its small-town attitudes?
Capital idea
Founded 32 years ago, Nigerian capital Abuja was a utopian dream marred by corruption. Today, as cranes return, its new minister is attempting to forge a truly African city.
Montserrat
Montserrat, the original heart of Buenos Aires, blends architectural elegance with a small-town bustle. Close to the centre but far from the tourist crush, it’s ideal for a pied-à-terre in the capital.
