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Most liveable city, 2016: Tokyo
This city of 13 million nurtures a balance of hi-tech efficiency and traditional neighbourhood values – and it’s a combination that wins the Japanese capital the top spot for a second year running. Our…
Top 25 cities, 2016
The ups and downs of our annual global ranking covering the world's most liveable cities – who's in and who's out?
Urbanism
Visit Pec – the Kosovan city with cultural muscle – and find out about Portland’s river revamp.
Asia
Taiwanese roll the dice, Japan’s youth head for the ballot box and Hong Kongers hop in a dragon boat.
Shore thing
London is home to the UN’s International Maritime Organization headquarters. Along the Thames, a host of maritime architecture is revealed, from modern HQs to historic seafarers' churches. Monocle explores these shipshape buildings.
King’s Cross: urban transformation
Regeneration on a human scale is at the heart of property developer Argent’s vision for London’s King’s Cross. Monocle Films explores the reality of its urban concept.
Little by little: Perfect village
The happy hamlet we’ve conjured up blends an easy pace with the dynamism to retain its young talent.
Urbanism
London’s mayoral candidates assessed, high-speed rail pulls in to Tel Aviv and a chat with Belgrade city architect, Milutin Folic.
Start small: Design villages
The rural communities that have built on their craft heritage to stay relevant in an urbanised world.
