Urbanism
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The power of five
We've made room for five cities close to our editors’ hearts. From blossoming tech hubs to burgeoning design capitals, you’ll be hearing more from these up-and-coming urban centres very soon.
On the edge
While “suburban” isn’t often a compliment, not all suburbs are created equal. Wannsee, on Berlin's edge, boasts high quality of life and diversity, thanks to idyllic geography and unique geopolitics.
Cities, slicker
Cities evolve constantly, sometimes seemingly without anyone planning or guiding the process. But new ideas about how they work and can be improved abound, for those interested in taking them on.
Oceania
In Oceania: South Australia weighs up a name change, a New South Wales city plans to harvest storm water and Tokelau announces a plan for solar and coconut-oil-powered electricity.
Africa/Middle East
Exploring Middle East Ramadan advertising, Johannesburg's gentrification via the Neighbourgoods market, and Zimbabwe's currency shift to the US dollar. A collection of reports from Africa and the Middle East.
Asia
A new motorway in the Phillipines gets underway, tree planting takes off in China to combat desertification and Kabul educates its population on conservation, while India's monorail enters a trial phase.
Follow this leader
Michael Bloomberg, New York's three-term mayor, is admired worldwide for cleaning up the Big Apple. He tells Monocle how his ideas on crime, immigration and urban renewal can work elsewhere.
Americas
New York's first bicycle sharing scheme is set to launch into action, a new escalator is improving the lives of Medellin's, Colombia, residents, and Peru invests in its solar energy sector.
Staying power
Venezuela's port town of Maracaibo has long stood out. Oil wealth means it’s set to become a Latin American hub and a major pro-commerce, anti-Chávez stronghold in forthcoming elections.
