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Urbanism

Built to last

Will the pandemic change our cities? Danish architect Jan Gehl says perhaps. While this moment will pass, we can at least reconsider things like cruise ships and prioritise human connection in our urban spaces.

  • Issue #134
  • 9 min read
Built to last
Urbanism

Core values

The mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore, tells us why we’re all better served by inner-city living and that Australians should embrace holidaying at home.

  • Issue #134
  • 3 min read
Core values
Urbanism

Step change

Civic leaders must build their cities’ resilience through people-focused infrastructure, says urban specialist Michael Berkowitz.

  • Issue #134
  • 3 min read
Step change
Urbanism

We’ve seen this before

Though melodramatic comparisons with the great plague and fire won’t wash, post-lockdown London can still learn much from their aftermath.

  • Issue #134
  • 7 min read
We’ve seen this before
Society

The opener

Whether it’s a cosy corner shop or a well-delivered joke, there’s plenty to write home about even when we’re confined to our ’hoods. Plus: our correspondents check in from afar.

  • Issue #134
  • 14 min read
The opener
Entrepreneurialism

On the map

What helps young companies thrive? We profile three clever cities where doing business is a pleasure – and that are bound to flourish as the world gets moving again.

  • The Entrepreneurs #2
  • 19 min read
On the map
Design

Urban developers

A crop of talented graphic-design firms are winning commissions across Melbourne’s property and hospitality industries, providing clients with elegant branding and the city with a strong visual identity.

  • The Entrepreneurs #2
  • 6 min read
Urban developers
Urbanism

Tricks of the trade

We round up sage advice, thoughts and tips from entrepreneurs with years of experience under their belts on how to find your brand, be an effective boss and what to invest in next.

  • The Entrepreneurs #2
  • 1 min read
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Affairs

Affairs

How should the world deal with China? Plus: Denmark’s happiness museum, five resilient cities, Belarus cosies up to the west and Brazil’s offshore defences.

  • Issue #133
  • 7 min read
Affairs

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