Urbanism
Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2025: The 10 most liveable cities in the world
We present our 18th annual ranking of the world’s municipalities according to what they do better than anyone else, be it health, safety, housing or nightlife.
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Talking trash: Community efforts and new technology that are keeping our cities clean
From the Swiss inventor taking bins underground to an ecological pioneer in Bali, we celebrate the unsung heroes keeping our cities clean and tidy.
The essential survival guide on how to beat the heat in the city
Summers are getting hotter and urban areas bear the brunt. From age-old wisdom to some modern insights, here are some tips and tricks to stay cool this season.
The Monocle manifesto for collective wellbeing
From urbanism and the environment to simple street manners, we present 30 edicts for improving cities for people and planet.
Urbidermis’s commitment to sustainable landscaping is shaping cities across the world
Founded ahead of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, this design company has been setting the blueprint for enhancing cities with innovative and sustainable urban furniture, while harnessing the natural world.
Bratislava looks towards the future as they explore family-friendly urban design
Alexei Korolyov discovers how Slovakia’s focus on designing their capital city with children in mind can lead to better quality of life for people of all ages.
Global perspectives on urban wellness: How do we build equitable cities?
Quality of life isn’t just about political solutions. So what else makes a city tick? Our correspondents offer some answers.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2024: The 20 best places to live
Much of what defines a city’s quality of life can’t be quantified. We take a wider look to rank this year’s 20 best places to live.
What’s on Monocle’s July/August radar: Architect Isay Weinfeld and the Paris Olympics
The price of tourists’ incivility, updates from Europe’s coastlines and more.
A historic neighbourhood that’ll show you the slower side of Sydney
A few minutes’ drive from Sydney’s central business district, the Crows Nest neighbourhood is a youthful, independent suburb that feels a world away from the rest of the city.
