Urbanism
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Cities
A Toronto neighbourhood with lessons for other cities, a bike scheme lacking in pedal power and a fruity solution in Lisbon.
Inside Casa Xina, a striking architectural gem in Barcelona
Casa Xina is all China-inspired folly on the outside but inside it’s a world of quiet and calm. And the residents are happy to conspire to keep it that way.
Cities
Mayor Solly Msimanga is fighting corruption in Tshwane, South Africa. Plus: getting Yangon on the move again and news from Buenos Aires and Madrid.
Showing their rage
One group of senior dissenters has fought injustice for 30 years. We meet the Raging Grannies.
Southern comforts
Artistically and economically diverse, the texan city’s wealth is more cultural than petrochemical.
Architecture
A fix for an urban-planning disaster in Sydney and a Barcelona architecture firm on the up.
Cities
Australia’s First Lady Lucy Turnbull is facing Sydney’s population growth head on. Plus: inspired travel connections in Abidjan and Gironella.
City Guide: Las Palmas
Beyond the golden sands, Gran Canaria is bursting with surprises.
Vital signs
From traditional calligraphy to rare gold-leaf techniques, hand-worked lettering is back in demand. Monocle Films meets three sign painters whose eye-catching signs lend character to cities – and help businesses stand out.
