Quality of Life
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Leaders to follow
Meet the five mayors and city governors, from Nairobi to Seoul, whose vision, strategies and commitment should inspire us all to demand better leaders (or stand for elections).
Expo 65 – Part 05: San José
Your taxi driver in Costa Rica might know the way to San José but he won’t be sure why you want to go. It’s a capital at odds with its peaceful surroundings.
Expo 65 – Part 04: Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai has the best of both worlds: a laidback approach to life combined with enough vim and vigour for building work, academic advances and a lively music scene. But is its poise suffering?
Saint-Gilles
With its beautiful, spacious art nouveau houses and cosmopolitan feel, Saint-Gilles is proving a draw for those looking for fresh pastures.
Puerto Varas
Patagonia combines the best of natural beauty and local culture. In Puerto Varas, ambitious restoration projects are putting the town’s roots centre stage.
Observation
For our editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé, a carefree springtime to-do list quickly turns into a recipe for how to fix some of society’s bigger challenges.
Theatre of life
In Munich, a unique building provides subsidised rent for retired actors, artists and journalists. The Werner Friedmann Foundation, which made its money in the circus, runs the enviable scheme.
Perfect old age community
We've designed the perfect town for mature living. Our first development is in Hawaii, with government-subsidised housing, reinvested profits and a moderate cost of living. Future sites include Italy, Japan and New Zealand.
Best of the best
Good medical care is about more than mending broken bones – it also fixes nations. These are the countries and people building healthier states.
Lucca
For those who want to breathe in the Tuscan air but avoid sharing it with too many tourists, Lucca’s old town could be just the ticket.
