Urbanism
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1. Munich
Munich is Monocle’s most liveable city in the world. Its winning combination of investment in infrastructure, high-quality housing, low crime, liberal politics and strong media make it a city to inspire others.
City slickers
The measure of a city is its everyday wonders, not just grand projects. From punctual transport to well-designed schools, here’s our list of the top 25 urban elements that make a city great.
Boulder and wiser
Boulder and Fort Collins are breeding grounds for entrepreneurs tapping into the great outdoors. With the Rockies outside, web developers and organic enthusiasts are inspired to scale new peaks.
Europe
France's blogging love affair, plus a green oasis in Spain and our Q&A with the Mayor of Berlin.
Urban manifesto
What makes a city liveable? Monocle looks beyond recycling bins and congestion charges to consider tolerance, punctual transit, sunshine and the ability to get a drink in the wee hours.
50 things to improve your life
In search of a new architect, a perfect flat white or a vehicle to whisk you to Berlin? Monocle’s editors have come up with our first annual list of guaranteed life improvements.
Drugs, guns and nice sofas
In Herat, elaborate palaces are being built by businessmen who have made fortunes from post-war opportunities. A mix of foreign influences, the houses have created a new school of design: Narcotecture.
Missing Persons
Villages across Europe are being abandoned as people move to cities. Spain knows this problem well: its Soria region has 492 empty villages. Can the country’s ghost towns ever be reborn?
