Urbanism
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The opener
We swig Vienna’s wonderful water and find out why ditching the car has made one writer a joyrider. Plus: Vancouver’s mini libraries, Latin American litter pickers and Berlin’s barbecues.
Editor’s letter
In stormy times, a crisis presents an opportunity to set a new course. Considering a move to Zürich, Hamburg or Fukuoka? Our editor weighs up the possibilities for a better quality of life.
Shop, read, listen
Folksy plates, charming ceramics and the sharpest of knives, plus a rooftop escape, the best in books and the tastiest tipples for your drinks cabinet.
Park my ride
Ride-sharing and the threat of driverless cars could challenge the future of the movie staple – the valet parker. But there’s hope...
The direct approach
Flying cars may ease congestion, but why not improve existing options? Here are our favourite simple solutions to get around – and between – our cities.
Cities
The duo connecting city-dwellers with nature and Athens’ city hall asks residents for ideas.
In full flow
Shiny new infrastructure projects are often for publicity. But as these five schemes show, the smartest planners present viable solutions to real problems – often without grabbing headlines.
Future cities – mobilising change
Monocle Films travels to Copenhagen and Mexico City with Audi to see how cities and their citizens are facing the challenge of building sustainable mobility in urban settings.
Meet the neighbours
A sense of community is part of the business model for these urban real-estate developments.
