Urbanism
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Americas
Improvements in Providence, pedalling in Portland and exporting education from Brazil.
East Austin
An influx of entrepreneurs has given East Austin a new lease of life, filling the border town with an artisan scene that’s disproving many of its myths.
Observation
A trip to the shops sells editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé on the notion that the future of retail lies at the heart of communities.
Border of Business
Despite being heavily patrolled, business across the US-Mexican border is more fluid than it appears. Monocle visits companies making all the right waves.
Modern times
Deep in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico’s El Monte condominium is a slice of US-style modernism. To its residents, it’s not simply a home but a thoughtful experiment in how to live.
Expo 66: Start here
Thinking of setting up your own business? Here are three cities that are startup friendly and that could make your life easier.
Living for the city
Our relationship with cities is symbiotic. As we evolve, they do too. Today, companies can proactively transform their home towns into places that serve communities, help the environment or add to the local character.
City Farming
The ancient practice of agriculture meets modern city as we explore groundbreaking farms in Japan, the US and Norway. Monocle Films visits the people bringing green growth to their thriving metropolises.
Observation
Urban planning is a fashionable subject these days but while it's good to talk about it, let's not miss the point, says Tyler Brûlé.
The dream team
If you were mayor, which urban innovators would you want in your crew? Meet Monocle’s dream team for running the perfect city, a place to live, visit and keep coming back to.
