Quality of Life
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The Monocle Quality of Life survey 2021
We've tweaked our annual urban Quality of Life Survey to consider the cities best placed to prosper post-pandemic. Here’s how metropolises from Vancouver to Vienna are faring as the world’s most liveable locations.
Advance party
After a year of pause, Monocle’s writers look ahead. Here’s how politics, urban planning, commuting and climate change policy can move on in ways that will benefit us all.
Open days
In need of an urban pick-me-up? Boosting quality of life in cities doesn’t always require large-scale intervention. These projects are improving the way their cities look, act and feel.
Cities of discovery
Our urban spaces need to change but not in the way you might expect, says Andrew Tuck.
Finnish first
Hoping for a speedy bounce back to business, or a spot to start your next venture? Helsinki should be top of your list. The secret? High quality of life.
Upwardly mobile
Don’t rule out lesser-celebrated cities for your business. Though the capital of Piedmont might have lain in Milan's shadow, it is now proving to be a bright spot for entrepreneurs.
Morning glory
Your morning routine sets the tone for the day. Choose a select soap, terrific toothpaste and refined radio to start as you mean to go on. Sound good? Let’s make a start.
Street value
Keen to spark improvements in your immediate area? Here are some simple strategies for making your neighbourhood a pleasing place.
Sound bites
Feeling that the best way to improve your prospects is to believe what you read in a fortune cookie? We’ve come up with some appropriate aphorisms for our times.
All in place
Thinking of relocating? We explore areas offering fresh opportunities, from a building boom enabling architects to get creative to well-connected rural communities where entrepreneurs support each other. Where will your next move take you?
