Urbanism
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The hidden waterworks beneath Rome’s world-famous fountain
Beneath the storied streets of the Italian capital is an equally historic aqueduct. Last stop: Trevi Fountain.
Interview: Sadiq Khan on designing the London of the future – from the Bakerloo line to beavers
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks with Monocle about housing, transport, the Green Belt, and why now is an important moment for the city.
Want to improve your quality of life? Live in a sunny city that allows its residents time to linger
1.The fading of April and easing into May has seen London basking in temperatures that a Brit associates with full-on summer. By Thursday the weather app confirmed that we had hit 27C – not…
Opinion
If Milan values its property market, then it urgently needs to slow down and reset
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All puffed out: Milan’s new smoking laws cause a stir
New regulations in Italy’s most stylish city prevent smoking in public – but rules are made to be broken.
Outside perspective: What do windows say about our cities?
Author and academic Peter Davidson on how the glow of windows at dusk can reflect a place’s psyche and tell stories about the people within.
Hot property: 10 new buildings shaping their neighbourhoods
These groundbreaking structures are redefining urban spaces from Australia to the Netherlands by harmonising with their environments and energising local communities.
Cable network: Taking a ride on San Francisco’s moving landmarks
In a city fuelled by technology, San Francisco’s cable cars are helping to keep history alive. We go along for a ride.
How banning vehicles is transforming Tempe into the US’s most walkable city
Arizona’s Culdesac residential development is driving progress for pedestrians in a country where the car remains king.
