Urbanism
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Parks and recreation: The disquieting history of urban parks built to make us factory-ready
Is green space bad? Des Fitzgerald explains how urban parks were designed to make promote industry – and why it’s not so different today.
Community Builders: The Colorado-based non-profit breaking down ideological polarisation
Monocle speaks to the developer trying to bridge the political divide in small-town America.
How a neighbourhood in Johannesburg transformed itself into a guiding light
Victoria Yards, a former industrial hub that is now home to creatives, is adding some civic pride into a down-at-heel neighbourhood.
This Swiss village proves that it takes little to improve a town
Monte’s subtle regeneration shows how small changes can have an outsized effect on a neighbourhood’s liveability.
Protect and serve
A sense of security is key to a high quality of urban life. Here, we profile five companies using technology to keep us out of harm’s way.
Monocle’s Small Cities Index
Size isn’t everything – but a city’s scale can determine your trajectory in life. Our fifth Small Cities Index puts the spotlight on 25 compact places that offer the best of metropolitan living.
Capital investment
Quality of life is on the rise in the UAE’s capital. With community-led businesses, blue-chip companies and a world-beating cultural scene, Abu Dhabi has plenty to offer investors and residents alike.
Home stretch
Downtown Dubai’s breathtaking skyline might be awe-inspiring but, along with its neighbouring districts, it’s a highly liveable part of the city.
Life’s a beach
The districts spanning the Jumeirah Beach Road are some of the city’s most pleasant, where green space is ample, floor plans are generous and imaginative shopping and dining options are in plentiful supply.
Culture club
Alserkal Avenue, a clutch of galleries and spaces in Dubai’s Al Quoz, has become a focal point for the region’s buzzing arts and culture scene. Meet the team behind the transformation.
