Urbanism
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Grand plans
Running a city is a daunting task, whether hosting the Olympics or overhauling transport. So who would take it on? We meet seven mayors bearing the weight of a city on their shoulders.
Signs of the times
Our favourite city design details, from hanging lamps in Copenhagen to neon signs in Warsaw.
Africa/Middle East
Off-grid solar energy in Africa and new housing for low-income families in Saudi Arabia.
Global gathering
Before you take a closer look at the make-up of our tenth annual Quality of Life Survey, examine the final rankings (and, of course, let us know if you dispute them).
Dips at dusk
A long, languorous swim is tranquil, but a dip at nightfall is more soothing still. We visit Iceland, Australia and France to take starlit swims in some of the world’s finest pools.
Up all night
In our big summer issue, we refute doomsayers pushing for after-dark curfews and discuss the benefits of neighbourhoods that aren’t afraid to stay up late.
Nightlife expo
We discover what goes down after sunset in Thessaloniki, Tokyo and Beirut.
Expo: Neighbourhoods
Three busy cities that wouldn’t be the same without serene pockets of peace and quiet.
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?
