Urbanism
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Batumi boom
Georgia’s second city, Batumi, is in the midst of a frantic transformation. Intent on branding itself as a European-style cultural hotspot, it also aims to become a Caucasian Las Vegas.
Barranco
Once home to wealthy Limeños, this small Lima neighbourhood benefits from Pacific Ocean apartments, a community feel, restored villas and a thriving cultural scene.
Neighbourhood: La Candelaria
As part of a series on neighbourhoods in transition, Monocle visits Candelaria in Bogotá. The oldest part of Colombia's capital is unique in that it's home to a mix of social classes and more…
Second life
While many post-industrial towns languish, Pittsburgh is bucking the trend. Monocle visits its thriving East Liberty neighbourhood to see how the city is becoming a major hi-tech hub and Silicon Valley alternative.
Oceania
News from the islands, a highspeed rail link between Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, and fruit prices go bananas in Australia.
Asia
Thailand's first female PM Yingluck Shinawatra gets the once over for our Style Leader, and we report on Hanoi's urban masterplan and Japan's pay rise for its football heroines.
Business
Canadians go south for cheap flights, Shanghai gets virtual supermarkets in its subways, plus Melbourne's laneways get some investment.
Street talk
The Algiers casbah has fallen into dilapidation. But now there are plans to restore its warren of streets. Is this government generosity or a bid to discourage discord in this traditionally revolution-minded neighbourhood?
Americas
The challenges facing Bogota's new mayor, a Canadian waterfront drama, and a Q&A with the head of the group spearheading Manhattan's transformation.
Making airwaves
Hilversum was the centre of Dutch broadcasting for a century, a model media city of daring architecture. Now, the city is searching for new relevance in the digital media age.
